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2 Dead, 6 Hurt In Nevada Casino Crash
LAS VEGAS - Police say two casino patrons are dead and six people are hurt after a vehicle crashed through the entrance of a hotel in the southern Nevada resort town of Laughlin.
Las Vegas police Officer Barbara Morgan says authorities believe the 70-year-old driver suffered what she called a "medical episode" before the 9:30 a.m. crash at the Edgewater Hotel & Casino.
Morgan says the vehicle crashed into the casino near the valet entrance.
She says three casino patrons have been taken to a hospital with unspecified injuries. Two others and the driver were treated at the scene.
Laughlin is a Colorado River resort about 100 miles south of Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas police Officer Barbara Morgan says authorities believe the 70-year-old driver suffered what she called a "medical episode" before the 9:30 a.m. crash at the Edgewater Hotel & Casino.
Morgan says the vehicle crashed into the casino near the valet entrance.
She says three casino patrons have been taken to a hospital with unspecified injuries. Two others and the driver were treated at the scene.
Laughlin is a Colorado River resort about 100 miles south of Las Vegas.
Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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Permalink Reply by Kim Trevathan on
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I am so sorry to hear that people lost their lives and that others were injured. I am just glad that the fire dept was there to be of great assistance as we always do.. Way to go keep up the wonderful work..
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Permalink Reply by Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd on
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What is scary about this is when you think in terms of a hazardous materials release or WMD event, folks driving vehicles can potentially be altered. Their only goal may be to get their family to a medical facility to get help. What you see in this incident can certainly occur at the entrance to a hospital...
Take the time to preplan these critical facilities and look toward installation of k-rails or other means to prevent an out of control vehicle from slamming into emergency room entrances.
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CBz
"Failure to prepare is preparing for failure... Be prepared..."
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Permalink Reply by John Rulli Jr. on
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I think after a certain age it should be mandatory to retake the drivers exam yearly. If you cant pass the written/on road driving test then your licence should be terminated!
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