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1 dead and 1 injured in Craig County amidst severe weather from Helene

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CRAIG COUNTY, Va. – UPDATED STORY: It was incorrectly reported that two were injured in this incident, as well as other information that was incorrect. We have updated this article with the latest information made available by the Craig County Sheriff’s Office.


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One person is dead and one is injured after a building overturned due to high winds in Craig County on Friday, according to the Craig County Sheriff’s Office.

CCSO said that emergency services responded to a report of an injured woman at Cumberland Gap Road who stated she was at her outbuilding. Upon arrival, EMS found an overturned outbuilding and found the caller dead within her residence.

Authorities also stated that a deputy on scene was hit by a piece of flying metal debris, and was severely injured. The deputy was taken to the hospital for treatment.

This is all the available information at this time. We will update you as more information becomes available.


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