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Major motor vehicle accident reported on Lee Highway and Interstate-66 Bridge in Gainesville

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A serious car accident occurred on Lee Highway and Interstate-66 Bridge in Gainesville, Virginia. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find three individuals injured.

Two victims were receiving CPR, while a third was being prepared for immediate medical transport by helicopter.

One of the injured individuals required extrication from the vehicle.

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  • Location: Lee Highway and Interstate-66 Bridge, Gainesville, Virginia
  • Injuries: Three individuals injured, two receiving CPR, one transported by helicopter
  • Rescue Efforts: Extrication required for one victim
  • Ongoing Investigation: Local authorities are likely investigating the cause of the accident and the extent of the injuries.

This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.


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Erica Austin killed in crash with dump truck in Birmingham

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Erica Austin killed in crash with dump truck in Birmingham 4800 block of Pinson Valley Parkway Jefferson County

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. — Authorities have identified the woman killed in a fatal crash Monday morning that also left a child injured in Jefferson County.

According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, the victim has been identified as 32-year-old Erica Nicole Austin, a resident of Birmingham.

The collision occurred early Monday morning and involved a passenger vehicle and a dump truck, said Center Point Fire District Chief Brandon Dahlen.

Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene shortly after the crash was reported.

Upon arrival, first responders found Austin critically injured. Despite efforts to assist, she was pronounced dead at the scene at 6:46 a.m.

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A child who was traveling with Austin sustained injuries in the collision and was transported by Center Point Fire and Rescue to Children’s of Alabama for treatment. The child’s condition has not been released.

The driver of the dump truck was not injured, officials confirmed.

The impact of the collision led to a complete closure of the roadway for approximately five hours as authorities worked to investigate the scene and clear the wreckage.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team is leading the investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the deadly crash.

No additional details have been released at this time.

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