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Emporia Fire Department has confirmed that two individuals were taken to Newman Regional Health following a two-vehicle collision that occurred Monday morning near the Emporia Municipal Airport.
Crash Outside Emporia Municipal Airport
The accident was reported shortly after 7:30 a.m. on Kansas Highway 99, just outside the airport. According to Fire Captain Greg Davis, one injured person was transported from each vehicle involved in the wreck.
Emergency personnel, including firefighters and law enforcement, responded promptly to the scene to assist the victims and manage traffic in the area.
At this time, specific details regarding the cause of the crash and the condition of those involved remain under investigation.
Crews were dispatched to the 1200 block of Kansas Highway 99, where they coordinated rescue operations and assessed the extent of the injuries.
Second Wreck Reported Minutes Later
Roughly ten minutes after the initial crash, authorities received another report of a separate wreck at 15th Avenue and Merchant Street in Emporia.
Emergency responders arrived at the location to find one person who sustained minor injuries but declined transportation to the hospital.
Officials noted that additional information about this second incident is still being gathered as investigations continue.
Emergency Response and Ongoing Updates
By 7:45 a.m., multiple first responders were on the scene of the highway crash near the airport, securing the area and assisting the injured parties.
Both incidents prompted coordinated efforts between Emporia Fire, local law enforcement, and emergency medical teams.
Residents and commuters were advised to remain cautious and expect potential traffic delays along Kansas Highway 99 while authorities cleared the site and conducted their investigation.
Further details, including updates on patient conditions and the cause of both crashes, will be released once official reports are finalized.
The Emporia community witnessed two separate vehicle accidents within a short span on Monday morning, one near Emporia Municipal Airport and another in downtown Emporia. Emergency teams acted swiftly to provide medical aid and secure the areas involved.
As of now, two individuals remain under medical care, while one declined hospital treatment. Authorities continue to compile full reports to determine the circumstances behind both accidents.