A tragic accident in rural Michigan has left a community in mourning after a pickup truck ran through a stop sign and collided with a van carrying members of an Amish community. The devastating crash claimed the lives of at least six people, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.
The collision took place on Tuesday afternoon in Gilford Township, Tuscola County, located about 100 miles north of Detroit. The peaceful farmland region was suddenly shaken by the sound of twisted metal and cries for help.
According to the Tuscola County Sheriff’s Office, thirteen people were involved in the crash. Ten passengers were traveling in the van, while the others were in the pickup truck. The impact was so severe that several individuals were thrown from both vehicles.