Firefighters: Multiple people injured in crash in Nicholas County

NICHOLAS COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Multiple people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday in Nicholas County, firefighters said.

The crash was reported just after 8:45 a.m. on Turnpike Road near Jerry Fork Road, according to the Kesler’s Cross Lanes Volunteer Fire Department.

When firefighters arrived, they said people were trapped in both vehicles. Once they were removed, they were taken to local hospitals. No information was immediately available on the extent of their injuries or conditions.

The roadway was closed in that area for an extended period of time while the vehicles were recovered.

This story will be updated with more information as it becomes available.