A tragic accident involving an Amish buggy in Jefferson County Monday afternoon has resulted in one confirmed death and two individuals in critical condition at a St. Louis hospital. Authorities report that an 18-year-old woman was pronounced dead at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Additionally, two other women in their early 20s were transported to a St. Louis hospital with serious injuries.
The incident occurred when a white van collided with the buggy at the intersection of Goshen Lane and Log Cabin Road, near IL-142. The driver of the van sustained minor injuries in the crash. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate the accident.
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