As development expands along the Route 122 corridor in Bedford County, fire officials are sounding the alarm about a critical gap in emergency response coverage. The way mutual aid currently operates could leave some of those fast-growing neighborhoods waiting longer for help — and in emergencies, every second counts.

An excavator and trailer overturned Tuesday afternoon on Route 122 near the curve just north of Stony Fork Road, but no one was injured, authorities and emergency responders said.

Virginia State Police is investigating a deadly crash which took place on Saturday in Franklin County.

A 30-year-old woman is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Bedford County, according to Virginia State Police.

A 26-year-old Texas man is dead after a fatal crash in Bedford County, according to Virginia State Police.

A man will serve 8 years in prison in connection to a DUI crash that left a Bedford County couple and their newborn baby hurt.

As of 12:17p.m., southbound lanes of Route 122 in Franklin County remain closed.

An 18-year-old woman lost her life after crashing in Franklin County Thursday night, according to Virginia State Police.

Two people are dead after a crash in Bedford County, according to Virginia State Police.

A 72-year-old man is dead after a crash on Labor Day in Bedford County, according to Virginia State Police.

BEDFORD, Va. – Bedford officials are hosting a virtual town hall Tuesday to discuss the future of a busy and dangerous roadway. They’re talking about the intersection of Longwood Avenue (Route 122) and Independence Boulevard (U.S. Highway 221). Bedford officials are partnering with the Central Virginia Planning District Commission to hear the results of a study conducted in that area over the past year. Then there’s always the alternative to do nothing,” explained Mary Zirkle, the economic development coordinator for the town of Bedford. CVPDC said since 2015, there have been at least 35 crashes at or near the intersection, six of which caused injuries.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. - UPDATEAuthorities have identified the man killed in a Bedford County crash Thursday morning. William Keeney of Moneta died at the scene of Thursday's crash on Route 122 in Bedford County, according to Virginia State Police. UPDATEOne person is dead and one is injured after a crash in Bedford County on Route 122. ORIGINAL STORYLanes are still blocked after crews responded to a crash in Bedford County that left multiple people injured. The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time and the Virginia State Police is investigating.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. - Lanes are still blocked after crews responded to a crash in Bedford County that left multiple people injured. The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. Thursday at MM 21 northbound on Route 122 near South Old Moneta Road. As of 4:42 p.m., all northbound and southbound lanes remain closed. The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time and the Virginia State Police is investigating. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

FRANKLIN CO. – Virginia State Police and area first responders are working on the scene of an accident in Franklin County along Route 122 near Trinity Ecumenical Parish on Lakemount Drive. It happened sometime before 8:45 a.m. Saturday morning. Details about the crash are unclear at this time. Drivers should avoid that area if at all possible. WSLS 10 is working to get more details.