A man is dead after a train collision in Henrico County. It happened yesterday afternoon at the Hungry Road train crossing. Police say a train hit an unidentified man on a bicycle. He died at the scene.
One person sustained serious injuries in a kitchen fire in Suffolk on Sunday night. Emergency responders contained the flames to the kitchen. The injured individual was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, and the cause of the fire is currently being investigated.
Southampton County Fire and Rescue get help facing the challenges of responding to emergencies in rural areas. With the help of Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Company, the Southampton County Women's Leadership Committee donated an rugged terrain vehicle, medic slide, and transport trailer to the department. The equipment will benefit multiple fire departments and EMS agencies in the county, providing crucial support in hard-to-reach locations. The committee's efforts have also led to the establishment of a nonprofit and foundation for future scholarships.