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Serious Crash on Highway 421 Near Milton-Madison Bridge Injures Children

The crash shut Milton Hill and disrupted local travel while emergency crews mounted an extended response.

Overview

  • The collision occurred Tuesday morning on Highway 421 near the Milton-Madison Bridge and triggered a large on-scene emergency response.
  • Trimble County officials initially reported multiple vehicles were involved and told reporters that three children were hurt.
  • Trimble County Emergency Management said three medical helicopters were called to the scene to transport injured people.
  • Later updates from local reporting indicate an adult and two children were taken to a hospital and the roadway, closed for hours, has since reopened.
  • Investigators have not yet released a confirmed cause or a final injury count and officials with the sheriff’s office and emergency management are expected to provide further details.