One airlifted after car vs. deer accident in Shelby County

SHELBY COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Cumberland County first responders were dispatched to a car vs. deer accident early Friday morning.

The Neoga Fire Protection District said crews responded just before 5 a.m. to the accident, which was west of Trowbridge on county highway 33. The vehicle, which had landed in a ditch, caught fire with heavy smoke.

Everyone inside the vehicle was able to evacuate. Neoga firefighters quickly extinguished the flames.

One person had to be taken to a hospital via an Air Evac Lifestream 145 helicopter for “further care.” It is unknown what their condition is at this time.

There is no further information at this time. We will provide updates as we learn more.

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