Two injured, one flown to hospital after two vehicle crash

Two people were taken to the hospital after a two vehicle crash outside of Norfolk Wednesday afternoon.

August 7, 2024Updated: August 7, 2024
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

NORFOLK, Neb. — Two people were taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash outside Norfolk Wednesday afternoon.

According to Norfolk Police Capt. Chad Reiman, one vehicle was heading northbound on South 13th Street near a convenience store.

The 34-year-old Palmer man driving the vehicle attempted to turn at the Ta Ha Zouka intersection before being struck by a Norfolk man heading southbound.

The Palmer man was taken to the Norfolk airport before being transported by helicopter. The Norfolk man was not immediately taken to the hospital but later complained about injuries and was then transported.

Reiman said the severity of the injuries is unknown at this time.

Both vehicles are totaled, and airbags were deployed.

The Norfolk Police Division and Norfolk Fire and Rescue assisted at the scene.

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