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National Weather Service Alerts for Madison County, AL
Welcome to the Official Website for Huntsville-Madison County Rescue Squad
The Rescue Squad operates round the clock, staffed entirely by volunteers who tirelessly serve Madison County. We are the first responders for all motor vehicle accidents involving trapped individuals, entangled machinery, or perilous water-related emergencies. Alongside HEMSI, the local ambulance service, we also offer assistance in medical and public emergencies as required.
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Huntsville Police: One killed, one injured in wreck on Drake Ave.
Director David Young, February 10
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville Police have provided more information regarding a Monday morning fatal wreck on Drake Ave.
Huntsville Police officers responded to the wreck at 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Drake Ave. and Artie St.
An investigator determined the driver of the box truck lost control while traveling east on Drake Ave., causing the vehicle to overturn and slide into the westbound ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Pair killed in two-car wreck in Madison County
Director David Young, January 21
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - Two people were killed in a two-vehicle wreck on Tuesday morning, according to HEMSI spokesperson Don Webster.
Webster said the crash happened near Bob Wade Lane and Material Drive shortly before 8 a.m.... (Full Story & Photos)
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Huntsville woman killed in wreck on Winchester Road near Henson Drive
Director David Young, January 20
By WAFF 48 Digital Staff
Published: Jan. 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM CST|Updated: 3 hours ago
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - One person was killed on Monday after a crash on Winchester Road near Henson Drive.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency identified the victim as 64-year-old Felicia Hereford-Kaigler of Huntsville.
Authorities said the crash happened when her Honda Civic collided head-on with a tractor-trailer ... (Full Story & Photos)
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1 killed, 1 injured in Friday morning crash in Huntsville
Director David Young, November 29
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A person is dead and another injured after a crash occurred on Kelly Springs Road and Highway 53 Friday morning.
Don Webster with Huntsville Emergency Medical Services, Inc. (HEMSI) confirmed one is dead and one woman was injured in the crash. The woman injured was taken to Huntsville Hospital Trauma Services, where she remains in stable condition.... (Full Story & Photos)
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Two people killed in separate wrecks across Madison County identified
Director David Young, September 25
MADISON CO., Ala. (WAFF) - The two people who were killed in two separate wrecks on Wednesday morning have been identified.
Madison County Coroner Tyler Berryhill identified one of the victims as 63-year-old John Cooper/
Cooper was riding on his motorcycle when he and several other vehicles were involved in the wreck.
The accident happened just before 6:30 a.m. on Winchester Rd. and Memorial Parkway.
Officials ... (Full Story)
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Remembering the SCItanic 40 years later
WAAY Marie Waxel, July 21
July 7, 1984, began as an average day for boaters on the Tennessee River, but by the end of that day, and for decades to come, the SCItanic would become a boat discussed by people across the U.S.
The SCItanic, a triple-decked paddlewheel boat owned by SCI Systems - a large Huntsville electronics company, was taking employees and their families on a river excursion that morning. Fifteen people and ... (Full Story)
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One injured after dump truck overturns in Madison County
Director David Young, June 16
MADISON CO., Ala. (WAFF) - Emergency crews responded to a wreck after a dump truck overturned in Madison County Friday morning.
Crews on the scene on the scene tell us one person was injured in the wreck and taken to the hospital for treatment.
The wreck happened on Old Railroad Bed Road near Jim McLemore Road.
Authorities have not said what caused the wreck.... (Full Story & Photos)
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6 injured in wreck on Governors Drive Thursday night
Director David Young, June 16
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Multiple people are injured following a wreck on Thursday night in Huntsville.
Huntsville Police said the roadway from Parkhill Road to Scenic Overlook was closed due to a multi-car wreck.
According to Huntsville Emergency Medical Services Inc. (HEMSI) spokesperson Don Webster, the wreck involved two cars with five patients, including two teenagers. Two of those injured ... (Full Story & Photos)
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