Further details are coming to light after Monday’s fatal crash on the Kansas Turnpike northeast of Emporia.
The crash happened shortly before 12:15 pm at mile marker 134, seven miles northeast of the Emporia tollgate and two miles northeast of the Emporia service exit. Kansas Highway Patrol Capt. John Lehnherr says the vehicle involved went off the highway and into a tree line, catching fire afterward. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Jesse Taylor says nearby trees were also on fire after the crash.
Lehnherr says a passerby and trooper were able to get the children out of the SUV but were unable to get to the woman driver before the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames.
A three-year-old child was taken to Newman Regional Health by ground ambulance for treatment at the hospital. A five-year-old was brought by ambulance to Newman Regional Health for helicopter transport elsewhere, and Lehnherr says that child went to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. An eight-year-old was taken by helicopter directly to Children’s Mercy in Kansas City, Missouri. Lehnherr says that child suffered potentially critical injuries.
Names have not been released.
6:45 pm Monday: Adult dead, three juveniles transported to hospitals
One adult is dead and three juveniles were transported from the scene of a fiery crash on the Kansas Turnpike on Monday.
The crash happened at mile marker 134, seven miles northeast of the Emporia tollgate and two miles northeast of the Emporia service exit. The car involved went off the highway and into a tree line, catching fire afterward.
Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Jesse Taylor says one person was taken to Newman Regional Health by ground ambulance for treatment at the hospital. Another was brought by ambulance to Newman Regional Health for helicopter transport elsewhere. A third patient was taken by helicopter directly to Children’s Mercy in Kansas City, Missouri.
Additional details are currently pending through the Kansas Highway Patrol.
2 pm Monday: Wreck on Kansas Turnpike northeast of Emporia leads to three patients transported to Newman Regional Health
The Kansas Highway Patrol, Lyon County deputies and several rescue departments continue their presence at a crash site northeast of Emporia.
Emporia-Lyon County EMS, Reading and Miller first responders and law enforcement officials went to the Kansas Turnpike about two miles northeast of the Emporia service exit after the crash. Emporia Fire has confirmed three people were taken to Newman Regional Health for treatment, two by ambulance and one by LifeSave helicopter. Their conditions are unclear.
Names have not been released. Troopers are leading the investigation.
This is a developing story. Stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media for updates.
