CHARLESTON, Kanawha County, W.Va., Nov. 14, 2026 — A crash with injuries was reported on Thursday, November 12, in the 1032 block of Virginia St E.
The report, maintained by Metro 911, listed the incident as an "accident with injuries" at that address but did not release further details. The number of vehicles involved, the extent of the injuries, and whether anyone was taken to a hospital were not specified in the log.
Charleston emergency crews were dispatched to the scene, though the responding agency or agencies have not been identified in the available record. It is not known whether the roadway was closed or for how long.
No information on possible causes, including speed or impairment, has been released. The incident remains unconfirmed beyond the initial dispatch entry, and further details were not immediately available.
We hope those who were hurt recover fully and quickly.
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