Wrecks on Highway 183, one north and one south of Early, brought out first responders Monday morning.

According to Brownwoodnews.com, one person was airlifted, and another was transported by Lifeguard EMS, to Hendrick Medical Center-Brownwood following a two-vehicle wreck just before 8:00 am at the intersection of U.S. Highway 84/183 South and FM 2126, commonly called the access road.

First responders were on the scene as the Early Police Department, Early Fire Department and DPS Troopers were in the midst of investigating the accident, which closed down both roadways for almost half an hour.

According to first responders on the scene, the driver of a tan Ford Sports Trac pickup was airlifted, while the driver of a black Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo was transported via ambulance. There were no other persons in either vehicle.

There was no information on the severity of the injuries.

While emergency crews were on scene south of Early, there was another two-vehicle accident that affected travel on Highway 183 North in Early.  The wreck was near Old Comanche Road near Heartland Mall. The roadway was partially blocked for a time.  There was no information on the severity of the injuries.

(photo courtesy Derrick Stuckly of Brownwoodnews.com)