Emergency response teams from Hopkins County Sheriff's Office (SO), Hopkins County EMS, and Hopkins County Fire Stations 20 and 17 were dispatched to FM 1567 East and 154 for a single-vehicle motor vehicle accident (MVA) earlier today. The incident, which involved a vehicle that ended up in water, left one person dead, and several others injured.
According to a distressed 911 caller, two individuals were still trapped inside the vehicle when the first responders arrived at the scene. In light of the severity of the situation, a DPS Trooper was requested to assist with the rescue efforts.
As the rescue teams worked tirelessly to extricate the trapped occupants, Hopkins County Fire Station 2 was also called to support the ongoing rescue operations. Additionally, a helicopter was placed on standby to facilitate the transportation of patients.
Sadly, despite the valiant efforts of the responders, one person was pronounced dead at the scene.
The situation remained critical as the rescue team continued to extricate the second trapped individual. A heavy extrication process was underway, requiring significant time and effort to ensure the safety of the patient.
Meanwhile, AirEvac, the medical evacuation helicopter service, was activated to transport the injured to a medical facility in Plano.
