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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.
Emergency crews in Bethesda, Montgomery County, responded to a serious trench collapse Tuesday at a work site in the 8100 block of Kentbury Drive, where two workers became trapped in a deep excavation.
According to initial reports, the incident involved a 10 to 12-foot-deep trench that collapsed while the workers were inside.
One victim was reported to be buried up to the waist, while the second victim was buried up to the head, creating an urgent and dangerous situation for responders.
Specialized rescue teams from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service were dispatched to the scene and initiated a technical trench rescue operation.
These types of incidents require careful stabilization of the surrounding soil and trench walls to prevent additional collapse while rescuers work to safely reach and extract the trapped individuals.
Emergency personnel secured the area and began implementing protective measures, including shoring the trench to stabilize the excavation site before attempting to free the victims.
The condition of the trapped workers has not yet been released.
Rescue operations were ongoing as crews worked methodically to remove soil and safely extricate the victims.
Officials are expected to provide further updates as the rescue effort continues and investigators determine what led to the collapse.