Multiple Injured in I-24 Wreck in Oak Grove

Two critical injuries reported after multi-vehicle accident on Saturday evening

Mar. 29, 2026 at 12:56am

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An extreme close-up of a cracked and damaged car headlight lens, the harsh flash illuminating the intricate details of the shattered glass and metal, conceptually representing the aftermath of a serious interstate accident.A damaged car headlight lens reflects the harsh reality of a multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 24.Oak Grove Today

A Saturday evening wreck on Interstate 24 in Oak Grove, Kentucky left multiple people injured, including two with critical injuries. Hopkinsville Fire/EMS responded to the accident near the 86-mile marker, which involved multiple vehicles with one flipping in the median. A total of five patients were transported to receive medical treatment, with an adult woman receiving CPR on the scene and a pediatric patient airlifted to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital in Nashville.

Why it matters

Interstate accidents involving multiple vehicles can lead to serious injuries, especially when children are involved. This incident highlights the importance of safe driving practices and the vital role of first responders in providing emergency medical care in such situations.

The details

According to reports, the accident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday near the 86-mile marker of Interstate 24 in Oak Grove. The wreck involved multiple vehicles, with one flipping over in the median. Hopkinsville Fire/EMS transported a total of five patients to receive medical treatment, with two of them sustaining critical injuries. An adult woman received CPR on the scene, and a pediatric patient was airlifted to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital in Nashville.

  • The accident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

The players

Hopkinsville Fire/EMS

The local fire and emergency medical services department that responded to the accident and transported the injured parties.

Vanderbilt Children's Hospital

The hospital in Nashville, Tennessee where the critically injured pediatric patient was airlifted for treatment.

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The takeaway

This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safe driving practices, especially on busy interstates, and the vital role of first responders in providing emergency medical care during such accidents.