Tragedy struck Duchesne County as two young boys were seriously injured after being thrown from the back of a pickup truck. According to KUTV, the incident occurred near 4000 N. Tabby Lane in Tabiona on the evening of July 10. Both children, aged 9 and 6, were airlifted in critical condition to a Salt Lake City hospital following the event.
Emergency services received notice about the accident through a call directed to the Duchesne County Sheriff's Office, which led to an immediate response at the scene. The two boys were flown to Primary Children's Hospital, where they are reportedly receiving advanced medical care, according to ABC4. At this time, the specific nature of the injuries they sustained has not been disclosed, complicating an already distressing situation for all involved.
The Duchesne County Sheriff's Office is investigating the harrowing occurrence to understand how such an event came to pass. As the community holds its breath for the well-being of these children, "This is a heartbreaking incident," Sheriff Travis Tucker expressed in a heartfelt statement obtained by KSLTV. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this incredibly difficult time."
