Emergency Personnel Working a Traffic Accident on South Leatherwood Road

BEDFORD - JANUARY 3, 2023 - Emergency personnel is working a traffic accident in the 500 block of South Leatherwood Road. A vehicle struck a tree and was reported on fire.

Bedford Fire Department Rescue 1 responded to the scene to extricate patients from the accident.

The accident was reported around 9:40 a.m. Tuesday morning. The detail of this accident is not available at this time.

At least two people were transported from the scene to IU Health Bloomington Hospital. None of the air ambulances were available to fly due to weather conditions.

The Lawrence County Sheriff's Department is investigating the accident.

Lawrence County Fire Territory Fire and Ambulance, Bedford Fire Rescue 1, IU Lifeline Ambulance Service and Lawrence County Sheriff's Department responded to the scene.

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