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Major Car Wreck in Columbus Hospitalizes Seven, Including Five Children in Critical Condition

Morse Rd & Sundance Dr

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  • Seven people, five of them children, were critically hurt when three vehicles collided on Morse Road in northeast Columbus, Ohio Friday morning, police say; one adult has since been upgraded to stable.
  • Firefighters freed the five kids trapped in a Toyota Highlander; Morse Road is shut at Sunbury and Westerville while police investigate.
  • Check below for radio updates delivered in real time as the incident unfolded.

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Five children are critically hurt, per an updated report from ABC6. Check below for radio updates delivered to users in real-time as the scene unfolded.

Updated reported indicate that seven people were seriously hurt.

Police confirm that Morse Road is closed eastbound at Sunbury Road and westbound from Westerville Road.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:17
632, Morse Road eastbound and westbound shutdown at Sunbury, correct? Affirm, sir. Donnie, it's no westbound at Sunbury, no eastbound from, looks like, Westerville Road. Okay, copy.

A report from ABC6 indicates that at least five children were hospitalized.

Traffic lights at Westerville Road and Thornaple Drive are set to yellow flashing to help manage congestion.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:14
181. Go ahead, sir. The traffic light at Westerville and Thornaple, I'm going to be putting it on yellow flashing and it's backing up the traffic at Westerville and Morse.

Firefighters are leaving the scene, and police will begin securing the area with tape.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:14
64. 64. 64, go ahead. 63, fire's going to be heading out of here in a second. But once they're gone, we start putting up tapes, get people out of the scene, please.

Several critically injured individuals have been transported to various medical facilities for treatment, per police.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:30
61. 61. Alright, update, Medic 6, the first one to went critical, they got diverted to Malcom O.K. Medic 28, also at one of the children's hospitals, was also critical. We're going to get someone at children's hospital to verify and update. Medic 8 or 6, children's hospital. I copy that. We have zone 5 headed to children's. Do we have someone that can break away?
Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:23
Also, we have another one at Grant, Medic 16. I think they're critical. 132, 24, and 818 are all critical at Shores Hospital. And, we have another one to get ready to be transported. I'll take this one. Pass 1, have zone 2 go to the hospital for us, please. I copy. I'll advise them.

Police are coordinating additional road closures and monitoring nearby areas to manage traffic flow.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:31
S18. Go ahead, sir. I'm still tied up on this 4, but it looks like we're probably going to need a car at Chateau Morse Drive. We're going to need a car at Dunbridge. And we're probably going to need one at Sundance. And then we're just going to need to watch from Trindle, which I know was already mentioned. And then they're just going to have to watch the businesses in between to make sure nobody else is going eastbound. S18, I copy.

Police report that the driver of the Toyota Highlander was transported to a medical facility in critical condition.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:31
63. Go ahead, sir. I don't know if there's any children special working, but if there is, can they get the information on those kids when they come in? Or if not, send the 12 precinct car over to get the info. I copy. Yeah, I'll advise on 5. 61. Go ahead, sir. CFD, Medic 16 is going to have one to Grant and Critical. It's going to be the driver of the Toyota Highlander. Copy. 665, I'll plan on just bringing the cone truck with me for extras. 180, do I have Medic 6?

Police are closing Morris Road in both directions at Westerville and Sunbury to manage the accident scene.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:22
64. Go ahead, sir. Yeah, we're going to have to shut down Morris Road east and westbound at Westerville and also at Sunbury. I copy. We have a couple cars at Sunbury and Westerville. I mean, Sunbury and Morris. Who's going to be responding to Westerville and Morris? 64 and 60, I'll take that post. Copy, thank you.

Initial EMS reports stated that five juveniles were unresponsive in a car; police have not confirmed.

One person has been transported to a medical facility so far. Police say several others are trapped, while other medics are assisting juvenile patients at the scene.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:18
182. Go ahead, sir. Do you need someone going to Grant for the other transport? I believe it was one transport. Can someone on scene confirm one transport to Grant? As of right now, one transport. We have several trapped and other medics working on some 29s.

Police are closing Morris Road eastbound at Sundance to manage the accident scene.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:22
61. Go ahead, sir. The actual accident happened, Morris Road, eastbound at Sundance. So, if we can get Morris Road closed off, probably at like Sunbury. Everybody north and south of that. Someone's west of us.

A critically injured person is being transported by ambulance. Additional police are requested to manage the scene.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:13
61. Go ahead. CFD Medic 6, it's going to have a transport, unknown destination yet, but it's critical. Can we get some more cars on here before I have to shut off North Road?

Firefighters are working to remove five unresponsive children trapped inside a vehicle. Eastbound traffic is closed.

Columbus EMS1 · 0:29
Engine 61, Columbus. Go ahead, sir. Yeah, let's update this assignment. Let's go to extrication. We have five unresponsive kids in one vehicle. We're going to need PDI here. Morshred is going to be closed eastbound. Okay, sir. You said you have five unconscious children? Yeah, that's what we're reporting at this time. We might have an extrication here as well. We're trying to get into a car right now. All right, we're going to go ahead and update this to an extrication, and I'll give you a fireground here in a second, sir.

Firefighters report three vehicles involved in the crash, with moderate damage. All occupants are now out of the vehicles.

Columbus EMS1 · 0:10
Columbus Fire Medic 28 on scene. We got three cars involved, moderate damage. Appears everyone's out, we'll be out investigating. Copy that, thank you sir.

Firefighters have arrived at the scene where five people are reportedly trapped in a Toyota Highlander.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:21
Radio to 61 and 63. Be advised, we may be getting a call from the involved party of the Toyota Highlander. They're saying there's five people in the car, and they're all trapped. Looks like CFD just pulled up on scene. Crash is probably going to be closer to Sundance and Morse Road. 50, add me to that. Copy.

First responders gave an updated location of the crash and are assessing further.

Columbus EMS1 · 0:09
All companies going to the Morris and Sundance. It's going to be Morris and Sundance, Morris and Sundance. We're updating the car now. 61, copy.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Morse Rd & Sundance Dr.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle collision with injuries.

Columbus FD 10 FIRE · 0:23
9 EMS 1. Respond on 9 EMS 1. Medic 28, Engine 61, Morse Road and Sunbury Road, vehicle accident. Medic 28, Engine 61, Morse Road and Sunbury Road, vehicle accident. Respond on

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Morse Rd & Sunbury Rd.

Five children are critically hurt, per an updated report from ABC6. Check below for radio updates delivered to users in real-time as the scene unfolded.

Updated reported indicate that seven people were seriously hurt.

Police confirm that Morse Road is closed eastbound at Sunbury Road and westbound from Westerville Road.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:17
632, Morse Road eastbound and westbound shutdown at Sunbury, correct? Affirm, sir. Donnie, it's no westbound at Sunbury, no eastbound from, looks like, Westerville Road. Okay, copy.

A report from ABC6 indicates that at least five children were hospitalized.

Traffic lights at Westerville Road and Thornaple Drive are set to yellow flashing to help manage congestion.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:14
181. Go ahead, sir. The traffic light at Westerville and Thornaple, I'm going to be putting it on yellow flashing and it's backing up the traffic at Westerville and Morse.

Firefighters are leaving the scene, and police will begin securing the area with tape.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:14
64. 64. 64, go ahead. 63, fire's going to be heading out of here in a second. But once they're gone, we start putting up tapes, get people out of the scene, please.

Several critically injured individuals have been transported to various medical facilities for treatment, per police.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:30
61. 61. Alright, update, Medic 6, the first one to went critical, they got diverted to Malcom O.K. Medic 28, also at one of the children's hospitals, was also critical. We're going to get someone at children's hospital to verify and update. Medic 8 or 6, children's hospital. I copy that. We have zone 5 headed to children's. Do we have someone that can break away?
Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:23
Also, we have another one at Grant, Medic 16. I think they're critical. 132, 24, and 818 are all critical at Shores Hospital. And, we have another one to get ready to be transported. I'll take this one. Pass 1, have zone 2 go to the hospital for us, please. I copy. I'll advise them.

Police are coordinating additional road closures and monitoring nearby areas to manage traffic flow.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:31
S18. Go ahead, sir. I'm still tied up on this 4, but it looks like we're probably going to need a car at Chateau Morse Drive. We're going to need a car at Dunbridge. And we're probably going to need one at Sundance. And then we're just going to need to watch from Trindle, which I know was already mentioned. And then they're just going to have to watch the businesses in between to make sure nobody else is going eastbound. S18, I copy.

Police report that the driver of the Toyota Highlander was transported to a medical facility in critical condition.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:31
63. Go ahead, sir. I don't know if there's any children special working, but if there is, can they get the information on those kids when they come in? Or if not, send the 12 precinct car over to get the info. I copy. Yeah, I'll advise on 5. 61. Go ahead, sir. CFD, Medic 16 is going to have one to Grant and Critical. It's going to be the driver of the Toyota Highlander. Copy. 665, I'll plan on just bringing the cone truck with me for extras. 180, do I have Medic 6?

Police are closing Morris Road in both directions at Westerville and Sunbury to manage the accident scene.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:22
64. Go ahead, sir. Yeah, we're going to have to shut down Morris Road east and westbound at Westerville and also at Sunbury. I copy. We have a couple cars at Sunbury and Westerville. I mean, Sunbury and Morris. Who's going to be responding to Westerville and Morris? 64 and 60, I'll take that post. Copy, thank you.

Initial EMS reports stated that five juveniles were unresponsive in a car; police have not confirmed.

One person has been transported to a medical facility so far. Police say several others are trapped, while other medics are assisting juvenile patients at the scene.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:18
182. Go ahead, sir. Do you need someone going to Grant for the other transport? I believe it was one transport. Can someone on scene confirm one transport to Grant? As of right now, one transport. We have several trapped and other medics working on some 29s.

Police are closing Morris Road eastbound at Sundance to manage the accident scene.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:22
61. Go ahead, sir. The actual accident happened, Morris Road, eastbound at Sundance. So, if we can get Morris Road closed off, probably at like Sunbury. Everybody north and south of that. Someone's west of us.

A critically injured person is being transported by ambulance. Additional police are requested to manage the scene.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:13
61. Go ahead. CFD Medic 6, it's going to have a transport, unknown destination yet, but it's critical. Can we get some more cars on here before I have to shut off North Road?

Firefighters are working to remove five unresponsive children trapped inside a vehicle. Eastbound traffic is closed.

Columbus EMS1 · 0:29
Engine 61, Columbus. Go ahead, sir. Yeah, let's update this assignment. Let's go to extrication. We have five unresponsive kids in one vehicle. We're going to need PDI here. Morshred is going to be closed eastbound. Okay, sir. You said you have five unconscious children? Yeah, that's what we're reporting at this time. We might have an extrication here as well. We're trying to get into a car right now. All right, we're going to go ahead and update this to an extrication, and I'll give you a fireground here in a second, sir.

Firefighters report three vehicles involved in the crash, with moderate damage. All occupants are now out of the vehicles.

Columbus EMS1 · 0:10
Columbus Fire Medic 28 on scene. We got three cars involved, moderate damage. Appears everyone's out, we'll be out investigating. Copy that, thank you sir.

Firefighters have arrived at the scene where five people are reportedly trapped in a Toyota Highlander.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:21
Radio to 61 and 63. Be advised, we may be getting a call from the involved party of the Toyota Highlander. They're saying there's five people in the car, and they're all trapped. Looks like CFD just pulled up on scene. Crash is probably going to be closer to Sundance and Morse Road. 50, add me to that. Copy.

First responders gave an updated location of the crash and are assessing further.

Columbus EMS1 · 0:09
All companies going to the Morris and Sundance. It's going to be Morris and Sundance, Morris and Sundance. We're updating the car now. 61, copy.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Morse Rd & Sundance Dr.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle collision with injuries.

Columbus FD 10 FIRE · 0:23
9 EMS 1. Respond on 9 EMS 1. Medic 28, Engine 61, Morse Road and Sunbury Road, vehicle accident. Medic 28, Engine 61, Morse Road and Sunbury Road, vehicle accident. Respond on

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Morse Rd & Sunbury Rd.

Five children are critically hurt, per an updated report from ABC6. Check below for radio updates delivered to users in real-time as the scene unfolded.

Updated reported indicate that seven people were seriously hurt.

Police confirm that Morse Road is closed eastbound at Sunbury Road and westbound from Westerville Road.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:17
632, Morse Road eastbound and westbound shutdown at Sunbury, correct? Affirm, sir. Donnie, it's no westbound at Sunbury, no eastbound from, looks like, Westerville Road. Okay, copy.

A report from ABC6 indicates that at least five children were hospitalized.

Traffic lights at Westerville Road and Thornaple Drive are set to yellow flashing to help manage congestion.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:14
181. Go ahead, sir. The traffic light at Westerville and Thornaple, I'm going to be putting it on yellow flashing and it's backing up the traffic at Westerville and Morse.

Firefighters are leaving the scene, and police will begin securing the area with tape.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:14
64. 64. 64, go ahead. 63, fire's going to be heading out of here in a second. But once they're gone, we start putting up tapes, get people out of the scene, please.

Several critically injured individuals have been transported to various medical facilities for treatment, per police.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:30
61. 61. Alright, update, Medic 6, the first one to went critical, they got diverted to Malcom O.K. Medic 28, also at one of the children's hospitals, was also critical. We're going to get someone at children's hospital to verify and update. Medic 8 or 6, children's hospital. I copy that. We have zone 5 headed to children's. Do we have someone that can break away?
Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:23
Also, we have another one at Grant, Medic 16. I think they're critical. 132, 24, and 818 are all critical at Shores Hospital. And, we have another one to get ready to be transported. I'll take this one. Pass 1, have zone 2 go to the hospital for us, please. I copy. I'll advise them.

Police are coordinating additional road closures and monitoring nearby areas to manage traffic flow.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:31
S18. Go ahead, sir. I'm still tied up on this 4, but it looks like we're probably going to need a car at Chateau Morse Drive. We're going to need a car at Dunbridge. And we're probably going to need one at Sundance. And then we're just going to need to watch from Trindle, which I know was already mentioned. And then they're just going to have to watch the businesses in between to make sure nobody else is going eastbound. S18, I copy.

Police report that the driver of the Toyota Highlander was transported to a medical facility in critical condition.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:31
63. Go ahead, sir. I don't know if there's any children special working, but if there is, can they get the information on those kids when they come in? Or if not, send the 12 precinct car over to get the info. I copy. Yeah, I'll advise on 5. 61. Go ahead, sir. CFD, Medic 16 is going to have one to Grant and Critical. It's going to be the driver of the Toyota Highlander. Copy. 665, I'll plan on just bringing the cone truck with me for extras. 180, do I have Medic 6?

Police are closing Morris Road in both directions at Westerville and Sunbury to manage the accident scene.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:22
64. Go ahead, sir. Yeah, we're going to have to shut down Morris Road east and westbound at Westerville and also at Sunbury. I copy. We have a couple cars at Sunbury and Westerville. I mean, Sunbury and Morris. Who's going to be responding to Westerville and Morris? 64 and 60, I'll take that post. Copy, thank you.

Initial EMS reports stated that five juveniles were unresponsive in a car; police have not confirmed.

One person has been transported to a medical facility so far. Police say several others are trapped, while other medics are assisting juvenile patients at the scene.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:18
182. Go ahead, sir. Do you need someone going to Grant for the other transport? I believe it was one transport. Can someone on scene confirm one transport to Grant? As of right now, one transport. We have several trapped and other medics working on some 29s.

Police are closing Morris Road eastbound at Sundance to manage the accident scene.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:22
61. Go ahead, sir. The actual accident happened, Morris Road, eastbound at Sundance. So, if we can get Morris Road closed off, probably at like Sunbury. Everybody north and south of that. Someone's west of us.

A critically injured person is being transported by ambulance. Additional police are requested to manage the scene.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:13
61. Go ahead. CFD Medic 6, it's going to have a transport, unknown destination yet, but it's critical. Can we get some more cars on here before I have to shut off North Road?

Firefighters are working to remove five unresponsive children trapped inside a vehicle. Eastbound traffic is closed.

Columbus EMS1 · 0:29
Engine 61, Columbus. Go ahead, sir. Yeah, let's update this assignment. Let's go to extrication. We have five unresponsive kids in one vehicle. We're going to need PDI here. Morshred is going to be closed eastbound. Okay, sir. You said you have five unconscious children? Yeah, that's what we're reporting at this time. We might have an extrication here as well. We're trying to get into a car right now. All right, we're going to go ahead and update this to an extrication, and I'll give you a fireground here in a second, sir.

Firefighters report three vehicles involved in the crash, with moderate damage. All occupants are now out of the vehicles.

Columbus EMS1 · 0:10
Columbus Fire Medic 28 on scene. We got three cars involved, moderate damage. Appears everyone's out, we'll be out investigating. Copy that, thank you sir.

Firefighters have arrived at the scene where five people are reportedly trapped in a Toyota Highlander.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:21
Radio to 61 and 63. Be advised, we may be getting a call from the involved party of the Toyota Highlander. They're saying there's five people in the car, and they're all trapped. Looks like CFD just pulled up on scene. Crash is probably going to be closer to Sundance and Morse Road. 50, add me to that. Copy.

First responders gave an updated location of the crash and are assessing further.

Columbus EMS1 · 0:09
All companies going to the Morris and Sundance. It's going to be Morris and Sundance, Morris and Sundance. We're updating the car now. 61, copy.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Morse Rd & Sundance Dr.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle collision with injuries.

Columbus FD 10 FIRE · 0:23
9 EMS 1. Respond on 9 EMS 1. Medic 28, Engine 61, Morse Road and Sunbury Road, vehicle accident. Medic 28, Engine 61, Morse Road and Sunbury Road, vehicle accident. Respond on

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Morse Rd & Sunbury Rd.

Five children are critically hurt, per an updated report from ABC6. Check below for radio updates delivered to users in real-time as the scene unfolded.

Updated reported indicate that seven people were seriously hurt.

Police confirm that Morse Road is closed eastbound at Sunbury Road and westbound from Westerville Road.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:17
632, Morse Road eastbound and westbound shutdown at Sunbury, correct? Affirm, sir. Donnie, it's no westbound at Sunbury, no eastbound from, looks like, Westerville Road. Okay, copy.

A report from ABC6 indicates that at least five children were hospitalized.

Traffic lights at Westerville Road and Thornaple Drive are set to yellow flashing to help manage congestion.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:14
181. Go ahead, sir. The traffic light at Westerville and Thornaple, I'm going to be putting it on yellow flashing and it's backing up the traffic at Westerville and Morse.

Firefighters are leaving the scene, and police will begin securing the area with tape.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:14
64. 64. 64, go ahead. 63, fire's going to be heading out of here in a second. But once they're gone, we start putting up tapes, get people out of the scene, please.

Several critically injured individuals have been transported to various medical facilities for treatment, per police.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:30
61. 61. Alright, update, Medic 6, the first one to went critical, they got diverted to Malcom O.K. Medic 28, also at one of the children's hospitals, was also critical. We're going to get someone at children's hospital to verify and update. Medic 8 or 6, children's hospital. I copy that. We have zone 5 headed to children's. Do we have someone that can break away?
Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:23
Also, we have another one at Grant, Medic 16. I think they're critical. 132, 24, and 818 are all critical at Shores Hospital. And, we have another one to get ready to be transported. I'll take this one. Pass 1, have zone 2 go to the hospital for us, please. I copy. I'll advise them.

Police are coordinating additional road closures and monitoring nearby areas to manage traffic flow.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:31
S18. Go ahead, sir. I'm still tied up on this 4, but it looks like we're probably going to need a car at Chateau Morse Drive. We're going to need a car at Dunbridge. And we're probably going to need one at Sundance. And then we're just going to need to watch from Trindle, which I know was already mentioned. And then they're just going to have to watch the businesses in between to make sure nobody else is going eastbound. S18, I copy.

Police report that the driver of the Toyota Highlander was transported to a medical facility in critical condition.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:31
63. Go ahead, sir. I don't know if there's any children special working, but if there is, can they get the information on those kids when they come in? Or if not, send the 12 precinct car over to get the info. I copy. Yeah, I'll advise on 5. 61. Go ahead, sir. CFD, Medic 16 is going to have one to Grant and Critical. It's going to be the driver of the Toyota Highlander. Copy. 665, I'll plan on just bringing the cone truck with me for extras. 180, do I have Medic 6?

Police are closing Morris Road in both directions at Westerville and Sunbury to manage the accident scene.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:22
64. Go ahead, sir. Yeah, we're going to have to shut down Morris Road east and westbound at Westerville and also at Sunbury. I copy. We have a couple cars at Sunbury and Westerville. I mean, Sunbury and Morris. Who's going to be responding to Westerville and Morris? 64 and 60, I'll take that post. Copy, thank you.

Initial EMS reports stated that five juveniles were unresponsive in a car; police have not confirmed.

One person has been transported to a medical facility so far. Police say several others are trapped, while other medics are assisting juvenile patients at the scene.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:18
182. Go ahead, sir. Do you need someone going to Grant for the other transport? I believe it was one transport. Can someone on scene confirm one transport to Grant? As of right now, one transport. We have several trapped and other medics working on some 29s.

Police are closing Morris Road eastbound at Sundance to manage the accident scene.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:22
61. Go ahead, sir. The actual accident happened, Morris Road, eastbound at Sundance. So, if we can get Morris Road closed off, probably at like Sunbury. Everybody north and south of that. Someone's west of us.

A critically injured person is being transported by ambulance. Additional police are requested to manage the scene.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:13
61. Go ahead. CFD Medic 6, it's going to have a transport, unknown destination yet, but it's critical. Can we get some more cars on here before I have to shut off North Road?

Firefighters are working to remove five unresponsive children trapped inside a vehicle. Eastbound traffic is closed.

Columbus EMS1 · 0:29
Engine 61, Columbus. Go ahead, sir. Yeah, let's update this assignment. Let's go to extrication. We have five unresponsive kids in one vehicle. We're going to need PDI here. Morshred is going to be closed eastbound. Okay, sir. You said you have five unconscious children? Yeah, that's what we're reporting at this time. We might have an extrication here as well. We're trying to get into a car right now. All right, we're going to go ahead and update this to an extrication, and I'll give you a fireground here in a second, sir.

Firefighters report three vehicles involved in the crash, with moderate damage. All occupants are now out of the vehicles.

Columbus EMS1 · 0:10
Columbus Fire Medic 28 on scene. We got three cars involved, moderate damage. Appears everyone's out, we'll be out investigating. Copy that, thank you sir.

Firefighters have arrived at the scene where five people are reportedly trapped in a Toyota Highlander.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:21
Radio to 61 and 63. Be advised, we may be getting a call from the involved party of the Toyota Highlander. They're saying there's five people in the car, and they're all trapped. Looks like CFD just pulled up on scene. Crash is probably going to be closer to Sundance and Morse Road. 50, add me to that. Copy.

First responders gave an updated location of the crash and are assessing further.

Columbus EMS1 · 0:09
All companies going to the Morris and Sundance. It's going to be Morris and Sundance, Morris and Sundance. We're updating the car now. 61, copy.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Morse Rd & Sundance Dr.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle collision with injuries.

Columbus FD 10 FIRE · 0:23
9 EMS 1. Respond on 9 EMS 1. Medic 28, Engine 61, Morse Road and Sunbury Road, vehicle accident. Medic 28, Engine 61, Morse Road and Sunbury Road, vehicle accident. Respond on

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Morse Rd & Sunbury Rd.

Five children are critically hurt, per an updated report from ABC6. Check below for radio updates delivered to users in real-time as the scene unfolded.

Updated reported indicate that seven people were seriously hurt.

Police confirm that Morse Road is closed eastbound at Sunbury Road and westbound from Westerville Road.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:17
632, Morse Road eastbound and westbound shutdown at Sunbury, correct? Affirm, sir. Donnie, it's no westbound at Sunbury, no eastbound from, looks like, Westerville Road. Okay, copy.

A report from ABC6 indicates that at least five children were hospitalized.

Traffic lights at Westerville Road and Thornaple Drive are set to yellow flashing to help manage congestion.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:14
181. Go ahead, sir. The traffic light at Westerville and Thornaple, I'm going to be putting it on yellow flashing and it's backing up the traffic at Westerville and Morse.

Firefighters are leaving the scene, and police will begin securing the area with tape.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:14
64. 64. 64, go ahead. 63, fire's going to be heading out of here in a second. But once they're gone, we start putting up tapes, get people out of the scene, please.

Several critically injured individuals have been transported to various medical facilities for treatment, per police.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:30
61. 61. Alright, update, Medic 6, the first one to went critical, they got diverted to Malcom O.K. Medic 28, also at one of the children's hospitals, was also critical. We're going to get someone at children's hospital to verify and update. Medic 8 or 6, children's hospital. I copy that. We have zone 5 headed to children's. Do we have someone that can break away?
Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:23
Also, we have another one at Grant, Medic 16. I think they're critical. 132, 24, and 818 are all critical at Shores Hospital. And, we have another one to get ready to be transported. I'll take this one. Pass 1, have zone 2 go to the hospital for us, please. I copy. I'll advise them.

Police are coordinating additional road closures and monitoring nearby areas to manage traffic flow.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:31
S18. Go ahead, sir. I'm still tied up on this 4, but it looks like we're probably going to need a car at Chateau Morse Drive. We're going to need a car at Dunbridge. And we're probably going to need one at Sundance. And then we're just going to need to watch from Trindle, which I know was already mentioned. And then they're just going to have to watch the businesses in between to make sure nobody else is going eastbound. S18, I copy.

Police report that the driver of the Toyota Highlander was transported to a medical facility in critical condition.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:31
63. Go ahead, sir. I don't know if there's any children special working, but if there is, can they get the information on those kids when they come in? Or if not, send the 12 precinct car over to get the info. I copy. Yeah, I'll advise on 5. 61. Go ahead, sir. CFD, Medic 16 is going to have one to Grant and Critical. It's going to be the driver of the Toyota Highlander. Copy. 665, I'll plan on just bringing the cone truck with me for extras. 180, do I have Medic 6?

Police are closing Morris Road in both directions at Westerville and Sunbury to manage the accident scene.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:22
64. Go ahead, sir. Yeah, we're going to have to shut down Morris Road east and westbound at Westerville and also at Sunbury. I copy. We have a couple cars at Sunbury and Westerville. I mean, Sunbury and Morris. Who's going to be responding to Westerville and Morris? 64 and 60, I'll take that post. Copy, thank you.

Initial EMS reports stated that five juveniles were unresponsive in a car; police have not confirmed.

One person has been transported to a medical facility so far. Police say several others are trapped, while other medics are assisting juvenile patients at the scene.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:18
182. Go ahead, sir. Do you need someone going to Grant for the other transport? I believe it was one transport. Can someone on scene confirm one transport to Grant? As of right now, one transport. We have several trapped and other medics working on some 29s.

Police are closing Morris Road eastbound at Sundance to manage the accident scene.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:22
61. Go ahead, sir. The actual accident happened, Morris Road, eastbound at Sundance. So, if we can get Morris Road closed off, probably at like Sunbury. Everybody north and south of that. Someone's west of us.

A critically injured person is being transported by ambulance. Additional police are requested to manage the scene.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:13
61. Go ahead. CFD Medic 6, it's going to have a transport, unknown destination yet, but it's critical. Can we get some more cars on here before I have to shut off North Road?

Firefighters are working to remove five unresponsive children trapped inside a vehicle. Eastbound traffic is closed.

Columbus EMS1 · 0:29
Engine 61, Columbus. Go ahead, sir. Yeah, let's update this assignment. Let's go to extrication. We have five unresponsive kids in one vehicle. We're going to need PDI here. Morshred is going to be closed eastbound. Okay, sir. You said you have five unconscious children? Yeah, that's what we're reporting at this time. We might have an extrication here as well. We're trying to get into a car right now. All right, we're going to go ahead and update this to an extrication, and I'll give you a fireground here in a second, sir.

Firefighters report three vehicles involved in the crash, with moderate damage. All occupants are now out of the vehicles.

Columbus EMS1 · 0:10
Columbus Fire Medic 28 on scene. We got three cars involved, moderate damage. Appears everyone's out, we'll be out investigating. Copy that, thank you sir.

Firefighters have arrived at the scene where five people are reportedly trapped in a Toyota Highlander.

Columbus PD Zn 1 (N/NE) Dispatch · 0:21
Radio to 61 and 63. Be advised, we may be getting a call from the involved party of the Toyota Highlander. They're saying there's five people in the car, and they're all trapped. Looks like CFD just pulled up on scene. Crash is probably going to be closer to Sundance and Morse Road. 50, add me to that. Copy.

First responders gave an updated location of the crash and are assessing further.

Columbus EMS1 · 0:09
All companies going to the Morris and Sundance. It's going to be Morris and Sundance, Morris and Sundance. We're updating the car now. 61, copy.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Morse Rd & Sundance Dr.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle collision with injuries.

Columbus FD 10 FIRE · 0:23
9 EMS 1. Respond on 9 EMS 1. Medic 28, Engine 61, Morse Road and Sunbury Road, vehicle accident. Medic 28, Engine 61, Morse Road and Sunbury Road, vehicle accident. Respond on

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Morse Rd & Sunbury Rd.

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Comments30

Risingsun615612h ago

I pray in the name of Jesus Christ that he will be with all the injured children and family members, and that he will give them strength to go through this time of great fear and pain. May God put his healing hands upon them and let them know that Jesus is always with them. Amen.

columbusUser228806200317h ago

We don’t need video footage of children involved in an accident…send your hopes for the best, send some prayers up, and keep it pushing. The updates on the incident in the app are more than sufficient.

columbusUser228349900417h ago

Don't want to see reality...Ppl drive so recklessly around this area. Maybe we all need a reminder.

Hypothalamus17h ago

i hope that the actual people who can do something (EMS and Doctors) are able to help them

columbusUser215858301617h ago

In the matchless name of Jesus Christ our loving savior let your will be done

Risingsun615612h ago

I pray in the name of Jesus Christ that he will be with all the injured children and family members, and that he will give them strength to go through this time of great fear and pain. May God put his healing hands upon them and let them know that Jesus is always with them. Amen.

columbusUser228806200317h ago

We don’t need video footage of children involved in an accident…send your hopes for the best, send some prayers up, and keep it pushing. The updates on the incident in the app are more than sufficient.

columbusUser228349900417h ago

Don't want to see reality...Ppl drive so recklessly around this area. Maybe we all need a reminder.

Hypothalamus17h ago

i hope that the actual people who can do something (EMS and Doctors) are able to help them

columbusUser215858301617h ago

In the matchless name of Jesus Christ our loving savior let your will be done

Risingsun615612h ago

I pray in the name of Jesus Christ that he will be with all the injured children and family members, and that he will give them strength to go through this time of great fear and pain. May God put his healing hands upon them and let them know that Jesus is always with them. Amen.

columbusUser228806200317h ago

We don’t need video footage of children involved in an accident…send your hopes for the best, send some prayers up, and keep it pushing. The updates on the incident in the app are more than sufficient.

columbusUser228349900417h ago

Don't want to see reality...Ppl drive so recklessly around this area. Maybe we all need a reminder.

Hypothalamus17h ago

i hope that the actual people who can do something (EMS and Doctors) are able to help them

columbusUser215858301617h ago

In the matchless name of Jesus Christ our loving savior let your will be done

Risingsun615612h ago

I pray in the name of Jesus Christ that he will be with all the injured children and family members, and that he will give them strength to go through this time of great fear and pain. May God put his healing hands upon them and let them know that Jesus is always with them. Amen.

columbusUser228806200317h ago

We don’t need video footage of children involved in an accident…send your hopes for the best, send some prayers up, and keep it pushing. The updates on the incident in the app are more than sufficient.

columbusUser228349900417h ago

Don't want to see reality...Ppl drive so recklessly around this area. Maybe we all need a reminder.

Hypothalamus17h ago

i hope that the actual people who can do something (EMS and Doctors) are able to help them

columbusUser215858301617h ago

In the matchless name of Jesus Christ our loving savior let your will be done

Risingsun615612h ago

I pray in the name of Jesus Christ that he will be with all the injured children and family members, and that he will give them strength to go through this time of great fear and pain. May God put his healing hands upon them and let them know that Jesus is always with them. Amen.

columbusUser228806200317h ago

We don’t need video footage of children involved in an accident…send your hopes for the best, send some prayers up, and keep it pushing. The updates on the incident in the app are more than sufficient.

columbusUser228349900417h ago

Don't want to see reality...Ppl drive so recklessly around this area. Maybe we all need a reminder.

Hypothalamus17h ago

i hope that the actual people who can do something (EMS and Doctors) are able to help them

columbusUser215858301617h ago

In the matchless name of Jesus Christ our loving savior let your will be done

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