JUNE 2, 2015
GASPER TWP., PREBLE CO., OHIO
UPDATE @ 6:15 a.m.:
Three people were injured after an SUV went off U.S. 127 and
was hit by a train in Preble County.
Deputies and medics were dispatched near the intersection of
U.S. 127 and Brower Road in Gasper Township around 5 a.m. on a reported crash
involving a train and SUV.
Firefighters say the SUV was traveling south on U.S. 127
when the vehicle went off the roadway and directly onto the train tracks.
Three people were injured when a train traveling north
collided with the SUV.
CareFlight was put on standby, but did not respond to the
scene.
All injuries are believed to be non-life threatening, and
the victims have been taken to area hospitals for treatment.
Deputies have shut down U.S. 127 in both directions to
remove the SUV from the tracks, but an estimated time for reopening is unknown.
FIRST REPORT:
CareFlight has been put on standby for a reported crash
involving an SUV and a train on U.S. 127 and Brower Road in Preble County.
The Preble County Sheriff’s Office says injuries were
sustained in the crash, and two medic units have been dispatched to the scene.
We have a crew heading to the scene and will update this
page when new information is available.
Source: http://www.whio.com