PHI Med-10 and Careflite 5 airlifted two patients to Medical City Denton Tuesday after two patients were left in critical condition following an accident on U.S. 287 near CATS Alley north of Decatur. AUSTIN JACKSON | WCMESSENGER
A multi-vehicle accident in Decatur Tuesday afternoon left two people seriously injured and caused major delays on a major thoroughfare.
The wreck happened just after 2:30 p.m. Tuesday on the northbound lanes of U.S. 287 north of Decatur near CATS Alley.
According to Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger, the accident involved a tractor trailer and SUV.
“Two occupants in the SUV were trapped and required extrication,” Preuninger said.
Two patients were flown from a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 81/287 just north of Decatur Tuesday afternoon. AUSTIN JACKSON | WCMESSENGER
Both patients were airlifted in critical condition via PHI Med-10 and Careflite 5 to Medical City Denton.
The two occupants of the 18-wheeler did not sustain any injuries.
Wise County EMS, Decatur Fire Department and local law enforcement agencies worked the crash.
The accident resulted in northbound traffic on U.S. 287 coming to a complete stop while first responders worked the crash. The roadway remained closed as of 3:35 p.m. Tuesday.
Traffic backed up on Highway 287 after an accident involving an SUV and an 18-wheeler near Decatur Tuesday afternoon. AUSTIN JACKSON | WCMESSENGER
Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger after helping coordinate the landings of two medical helicopters on the highway. AUSTIN JACKSON | WCMESSENGER
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