Two Dead in Crash on US 54 near Pratt, Kansas
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: August 8, 2023
Two people dead, one person critically injured
he Kansas Highway Patrol confirmed two people are dead in the crash on US 54 at mile marker 136, just west of Pratt and east of Skyline High School.
A tragic accident occurred earlier today on US 54 near Pratt, Kansas, resulting in the loss of two lives. The crash took place at mile marker 136, located just west of Pratt and east of Skyline High School.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), the collision involved a passenger car and a commercial vehicle. While one person sustained "very critical injuries," their identity has not been disclosed by authorities as yet.
As a result of this devastating incident, US 54 has been temporarily closed in that area. Emergency response teams have swiftly arrived at the scene to provide assistance and investigate further details surrounding the crash.
At present, KHP officials have not confirmed which vehicle was carrying the passengers who tragically lost their lives during this unfortunate event. Furthermore, there is no information available regarding the number or condition of other victims involved in this incident as reported by KHP around 11:15 a.m.
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Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- 2 dead, 1 Critically Injured
- Vehicles:
- passenger car, commercial vehicle
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Kansas
- City:
- Wichita
- Location:
- US 54 at mile marker 136, just west of Pratt and east of Skyline High School
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-08-08
- Time of Incident:
- 11:55 a.m.
US 54 at mile marker 136, just west of Pratt and east of Skyline High School
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