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2 dead, 1 in critical after two-vehicle collision on Taft Highway in Dry Ridge
DRY RIDGE, Ky. (Grant County) — Two people were killed and a third was left in critical condition following a head-on collision involving two vehicles along Taft Highway on Wednesday morning, according to Kentucky State Police.
Troopers were dispatched to the crash scene at approximately 11:00 a.m. near 2935 Taft Highway, where they encountered extensive damage to both vehicles and multiple victims.
Authorities confirmed that two individuals were pronounced dead at the scene, while another victim was transported in critical condition.
Preliminary emergency radio traffic indicated a severe impact, with at least one victim heavily trapped inside a vehicle and another reported to be in cardiac arrest at the scene.
First responders also reported that two juveniles sustained facial lacerations and were receiving medical treatment.
Due to the severity of the injuries, air medical evacuation was requested, with officials initially preparing for the possibility of a second helicopter if needed.
Emergency crews conducted triage to assess the total number of patients and prioritize treatment.
The roadway in the immediate area was temporarily closed as investigators and rescue personnel worked the scene.
Kentucky State Police have not yet released the identities or ages of the victims, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Further details will be provided as the investigation continues.
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No Survivors After Small Plane Crashes in Flames at Lake of the Ozarks State Park in Missouri
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — Authorities are responding to a small aircraft crash in Lake of the Ozarks State Park after the plane went down near Public Beach Drive on Tuesday, November 3. Officials say no survivors are expected.
Osage Beach Mayor Richard Ross said he received information from city staff indicating that at least two people were aboard the aircraft when it crashed.
According to Ross, the plane had taken off from Lee C. Fine Airport, located within Lake of the Ozarks State Park. The aircraft reportedly crashed a short time after departure and was found engulfed in flames.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed that troopers were responding to the incident. At approximately 3 p.m. Tuesday, Troop F reported that the aircraft was fully engulfed in flames near Public Beach Drive in Camden County.
Public Beach Drive is located southwest of Lee C. Fine Airport, the reported departure point of the aircraft.
Airport personnel were unable to provide additional information about the crash.
The number and identities of those aboard have not been officially confirmed in the information currently available. Authorities have also not released details about the aircraft, the circumstances leading up to the crash, or the cause of the incident.
Emergency crews are responding as the investigation continues. Additional information, including official confirmation of fatalities and victim identities, is expected to be released by authorities.