Vehicle runs into lake on County Road 437; occupants rescued

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See updated story here: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/02/16/1-dead-after-wreck-cr-437-and-smith-lake


Updated 2-15-18 9:30 p.m.

CULLMAN COUNTY – Multiple emergency personnel responded Thursday night when a car ended up in Smith Lake at the end of County Road 437. A witness told The Tribune that the vehicle went airborne over the barrier and went into the water.

Occupants of the vehicle were rescued from the water. One was airlifted to UAB Hospital in Birmingham. Two were taken by ambulance to Cullman Regional.

As of 9:30 p.m. Thursday, no details have been released on the conditions of the occupants.

The Loretto Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene, along with Cullman EMS, Cullman County Sheriff's Office and Alabama State Troopers.

Troopers are handling the investigation.

This is a developing story.

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