Henry County, Ala. (WDNews) — Five people, including three children, were hospitalized following a serious two-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 97 and Otho Road near Fisherman’s Cutoff in northern Henry County.
Emergency crews responded to the crash, with Screamer Volunteer Fire on the scene and Abbeville Fire-Rescue possibly assisting. Two medical helicopters were also called to provide support.
Newly discovered information has confirmed the injured included a nine-year-old and two six-year-olds, all traveling in one of the vehicles. Two of the children were taken to a Dothan hospital, while one was life-flighted to the children’s hospital at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Officials did not release the children’s or adult driver’s specific injuries.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Further updates will be provided if more information becomes available.
