OSAGE COUNTY — A woman is recovering from injuries after a crash involving a train and a multi-agency effort to find her.
Just after 7:30a.m. Monday, the Osage County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting collision involving a train and a vehicle near K-276 Highway and South Lewelling Road, near Olivet, according to Sheriff Chris Wells.
Deputies from the Osage County Sheriff’s Office, along with Osage County EMS and Fire District #3, responded immediately. While the scene was located, no individuals were found with the vehicle, prompting a full-scale search of the surrounding area.
A multi-agency effort was launched, covering an estimated 2–3-mile radius. This included ground crews, aerial support, and numerous community volunteers who stepped forward to assist in the search.
At approximately 3:15 p.m., the missing individual — an 82-year-old woman — was located alive in a heavily wooded area near the railroad tracks. She was transported to a Topeka hospital for treatment.
The Osage County Sheriff’s Office thanked the volunteers and assisting agencies for their efforts, time, and care shown during the search. The successful outcome was made possible through the combined efforts of trained responders and the supportive Osage County community.