1 dead after crash involving coal truck in Harlan County

HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. – One person has died after a crash involving a coal truck in Harlan County.

According to Trooper Shane Jacobs, public affairs officer for the Kentucky State Police Post 10, just after 7 a.m. Monday, troopers received a call reporting a collision involving a coal truck at the Nally & Hamilton job site in the Cawood community.

Authorities say one person has died as a result of the incident. That individual’s identity has not been released at this time.

No other injuries have been reported, authorities say.

The Harlan County Coroner’s Office was notified and responded to assist KSP. MSHA is also on the scene doing an independent investigation.

The incident remains under investigation.