This is happening now. This is the information I have. Wanted to get it out due to the serious nature and the time of day.
Kevin at the (WZEP) newsdesk.
Accident
An accident around 3:30pm Thursday afternoon between a dump truck and an SUV sent several to the hospital and one had to be set free. The accident also took the life of at least one. The patients included small children. The accident happened between the dump truck and an SUV on Highway 331 south near Bay Grove Road, just north of the bridge. Emergency responders were called the scene with a possible entrapment. When they arrived, they found one individual entrapped and had to call for additional equipment to free the patient. AirHeart 3 was dispatched and is landing now. It also appreas Gulf-Flight 1 is also in route.
Freeport Fire and Walton County Fire-Rescue were the main responders. Animal control was also needed at the scene. The FHP is investigating and we should have more information later.
Kevin at the (WZEP) newsdesk.
Accident
An accident around 3:30pm Thursday afternoon between a dump truck and an SUV sent several to the hospital and one had to be set free. The accident also took the life of at least one. The patients included small children. The accident happened between the dump truck and an SUV on Highway 331 south near Bay Grove Road, just north of the bridge. Emergency responders were called the scene with a possible entrapment. When they arrived, they found one individual entrapped and had to call for additional equipment to free the patient. AirHeart 3 was dispatched and is landing now. It also appreas Gulf-Flight 1 is also in route.
Freeport Fire and Walton County Fire-Rescue were the main responders. Animal control was also needed at the scene. The FHP is investigating and we should have more information later.