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37-year-old Amber Gogel killed in head-on crash in Spencer County
SAINT MEINRAD, Indiana — A tragic two-vehicle collision in Spencer County claimed the life of a Dale woman and left another driver seriously injured Monday evening, according to authorities.
The crash occurred at approximately 8:20 p.m. on State Road 162, just north of State Road 62 and west of Saint Meinrad.
Preliminary findings from the Indiana State Police indicate that Amber Gogel, 37, of Dale, was traveling northbound in an SUV when her vehicle crossed the center line for unknown reasons and collided head-on with a southbound vehicle.
Gogel was pronounced dead at the scene by responding officials.
The driver of the second vehicle, Amanda Kern, 40, sustained serious injuries and was transported to Deaconess Memorial Medical Center for treatment.
Authorities reported that she was in stable condition as of Tuesday.
The Spencer County Coroner’s Office has scheduled an autopsy for Gogel as part of the investigation.
Trooper Levi Hupp of the Indiana State Police is leading the investigation, with assistance from the Spencer County Sheriff’s Office, Santa Claus Police Department, and Spencer County EMS.
Authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash, including possible contributing factors.
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Train Derails in Ferguson Involving Vehicles, Hazmat Team Called Over Ethyl Alcohol Rail Car
FERGUSON, Mo. — A train derailment involving vehicles prompted an emergency response in Ferguson on Ferguson Avenue, where authorities requested a hazardous materials team after determining that one of the train cars contained ethyl alcohol.
Emergency units were dispatched to 617 Ferguson Avenue after reports of the rail incident. Responders found a train that had derailed with vehicles involved.
Officials confirmed there was no reported entrapment. Crews were checking the scene for injuries and evaluating those involved in the incident.
A Hazmat response was requested because one rail car involved in the derailment was carrying ethyl alcohol. Emergency crews were assessing the rail car for any potential leak or hazardous condition and working to secure the area.
The presence of ethyl alcohol prompted additional safety precautions while responders examined the derailed train and surrounding vehicles.
At this time, authorities have not released details about possible injuries, the cause of the derailment or the extent of damage.
The investigation and emergency response remain ongoing in Ferguson, and officials are expected to provide additional information once the scene has been fully assessed.