Beatrice Fire and Rescue, BPD respond to two vehicle crash

A crash involving a pair of Ford pickup trucks sent first responders to Sixth and Grant in Beatrice. 

December 28, 2023Updated: December 28, 2023
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

BEATRICE, Neb - A crash involving a pair of Ford pickup trucks sent first responders to Sixth and Grant in Beatrice. 

Just before 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Beatrice Fire and Rescue, as well as Beatrice Police, responded to the incident near the Gage County Courthouse. According to Beatrice Police Sgt. Joe McCormick, both vehicles were northbound on N Sixth St at the time of the accident. 

The driver and passenger in the front vehicle requested transport to a medical facility and were taken to the Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center. 

At the time of the crash, it was unclear if the front vehicle slowed due to traffic ahead or for another reason.  

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