Air Care Called to U.S. 421 Accident with Entrapment

Multiple agencies responded to the call on Saturday afternoon.

Photo by Versailles Fire Rescue.

(Rexville, Ind.) – Air care had to be called to a two-vehicle accident in Ripley County over the weekend.

Versailles Fire Rescue initially responded to the accident with entrapment on U.S. 421, south of Rexville on Saturday afternoon.

One patient was airlifted to a nearby hospital for treatment, while two others were transported by EMS.

The names of those involved and the extent of their injuries was not released.

Versailles Fire rescue was assisted at the scene by New Marion Fire, Ripley County EMS, KDH EMS, Ripley County Sheriff’s Office, and Indiana State Police.  

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