Virginia State Police crews came to the rescue of dozens of people impacted by flood waters in Tennessee caused by Hurricane Helene as it rolled through the region.
On Saturday afternoon, aviation assets from Abingdon, along with assets from Ballad Health rescued approximately 54 people from the roof of Unicoi County Hospital that wound up surrounded by flood waters in the wake of the storm.
As of 4:40 p.m., Virginia State Police Aviation assets from Abingdon, Va., along with assets from Ballad Health and the…
Posted by Virginia State Police on Friday, September 27, 2024
Two Virginia State Police helicopters rescued approximately 40 to 45 people who were stranded on the roof of the building, officials said.
Additional pictures and video from today’s rescue by VSP and partners at Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee.
Posted by Virginia State Police on Friday, September 27, 2024
Ambulances were unable to reach the hospital due to flooding, prompting the out-of-state call in to state police, who came to the aid of those stranded.