ERWIN, TENN. – UPDATE:
As of 4:40 p.m. Friday, VSP, in conjunction with two other agencies, completed the rescue of 54 people from the roof of Unicoi County Hospital.
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Two Virginia State Police helicopters rescued approximately 40-45 of those stranded on the roof, according to authorities.
Original Story:
Virginia State Police Aviation assets from Abingdon are helping evacuate 58 staff and patients from a Hospital roof in Erwin Tennessee, VSP said.
The VSP said as of 3:35 p.m. 23 people have been rescued from the roof of Unicoi County Hospital.
The Hospital is surrounded by floodwaters brought on by the remnants of Helene.
VSP said the hospital is run by Ballad Health, which provides the medical crew for the Virginia State Police Med Flight 2 program in Abingdon.
10 News will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.