Tazewell County, VA (July 13, 2023) – An unknown number of victims were transported to area hospitals following a truck accident that occurred in the Tannersville area.
At approximately 5:30 p.m. on July 12, emergency officials were called to the scene of a crash that occurred on Route 17. Authorities determined that a tractor and a trailer were involved in an accident on the roadway in the area near the bottom of the mountains near Tannersville.
Emergency crews went to work quickly on securing the area to prevent further damage and injuries.
Medics responded to the scene to care for injured victims and transport them to area hospitals.
The crash is being investigated.
Our thoughts go out to those who have been affected by this automobile accident.