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Aircraft accident in Montgomery County, Saturday – 2 hurt

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September 6th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

An accident involving an aircraft in Montgomery County, Saturday afternoon, resulted in two persons being hurt. Montgomery County Emergency Management Director Brian Hamman, Sunday morning, said the accident happened at around 1-p.m. Saturday near the intersection of 175th and I Avenue, in rural Red Oak.

Hamman says Montgomery County officials were notified by staff at Montgomery County Memorial Hospital Emergency Room that two individuals were being treated for minor injuries sustained in the accident. After an investigation it was confirmed that an aircraft did make an emergency landing in standing corn near the location mentioned.

At this time, Hamman says the investigation continues by local and federal authorities. Further information will be provided once all the facts are confirmed regarding the situation.