Carson City emergency crews called to head-on crash at Carson River Road
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/24/2018 - 11:34am
UPDATE 1:16PM: One patient in the crash at Carson River Road was flown by Care Flight, a second was taken by ground ambulance and a third person declined transport. Traffic is being re-routed at Buzzys Ranch Road. The cause is under investigation.
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UPDATE 12:49PM: Three people were injured, two critically in the vehicle crash involving a white sedan and white pickup. All three have been removed from the vehicles and are awaiting medical transport. A Care Flight helicopter has landed at the scene, according to a Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Thursday afternoon to a head-on crash with multiple injuries in the area of Carson River Road near Camballeria Drive.
Among those injured was a 5-year-old child who suffered severe lacerations to the face, according to first responders on scene. A Care Flight air ambulance has been ordered and will land at the scene of the crash.
At least two ground ambulances were called to the scene, plus fire department personnel asked for extrication equipment.
The incident was reported to dispatch shortly after 12:20 p.m. Vehicle traffic in the area has been blocked. Carson River Road is closed at Buzzys Ranch Road and Camballeria Drive. Motorists are advised to stay out of the area.
We will provide updates as we get more information.
