On Friday, August 5th, an accident happened in Fentress County in front of the Cumberland General Store.

Around 2 PM a Ford Focus was traveling south on Hwy 127 when the driver turned left and struck a Chevy Malibu that was traveling north. The driver of the Ford Focus and the other front seat passenger were taken to the Cumberland Medical for minor injuries. A female, age 44, who was sitting in the backseat was transported for serious injuries. In the back seat of the car were also a baby, less than a year old with no injuries and a two-year-old who had minor injuries.

The Chevy Malibu had two passengers, both female, and both were transported to Cumberland Medical Center for suspected serious injuries.

Reports state all individuals were properly restrained when the accident happened.