One airlifted from SH 274 crash in Kemp

One airlifted from SH 274 crash in Kemp

KEMP, Texas β€” One person has been airlifted following a major crash in Kemp on Friday night.

KEMP, Texas β€” One person has been airlifted following a major crash in Kemp on Friday night.

The crash, reportedly involving two vehicles, was reported at approximately 9:30 p.m. on State Highway (SH) 274 near Kings Creek and forced the closure of the roadway.

Emergency personnel extricated one individual who was later flown by CareFlite helicopter to a Dallas-area hospital in unknown condition. Another person was reportedly transported by ground ambulance to an area hospital.

The roadway was reopened at approximately 10:57 p.m.

The Kemp Volunteer Fire Department, CareFlite, Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office, and the Texas Department of Public Safety responded to the crash.

The crash is under investigation.