Two people airlifted to safety after train strikes vehicle in West Virginia

Two people were rescued by helicopter after a train collided with a vehicle in the Leon area of Mason County, West Virginia, on October 18. WSAZ reported that the incident occurred shortly before 1:30 p.m. near Buck Road. [1]

Mason County Emergency Management Director Jeremy Bryant told WSAZ that multiple emergency response teams mobilized immediately to the scene to assist. The emergency units responding included the Leon Volunteer Fire Department, Flatrock Volunteer Fire Department, Mason County EMS, the Mason County Sheriff's Department, and the West Virginia State Police. [1]

Both individuals were successfully air rescued from the scene following the collision. WSAZ reported that the Mason County Sheriff's Department and the West Virginia State Police are currently conducting an investigation into the cause of the crash. [1]