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CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
7 Amish die after separate crashes in Montcalm, Tuscola counties
A pickup truck went through a stop sign in rural Michigan and crashed into a van carrying members of an Amish community, killing at least six people, authorities said. The crash occurred Tuesday afternoon in Tuscola County's Gilford Township, 100 miles north of Detroit. Thirteen people were in the two vehicles, including 10 in the van, the sheriff's office said. "Multiple passengers were ejected from the van and the pickup," the sheriff's office said on Facebook. "At this time there are 6 confirmed fatalities and the condition of the additional patients is unknown." Members of a local Amish community were in the van, Tuscola County Undersheriff Robert Baxter said Wednesday. "They had a paid driver in the van," Baxter told The Associated Press. "I'm not sure where they were headed or where they were coming from. They're county residents." Baxter said seven people were taken to a hospital. He had no update on their conditions. The Amish generally follow basic Christian beliefs while maintaining a degree of separation from common society. They typically rely on horse-drawn buggies for transportation and do not operate their own cars or trucks, but will ride in vehicles driven by people who are not Amish. In a separate tragedy on Tuesday in Montcalm County, a 4-month-old girl died after a crash involving a pickup truck and an Amish buggy, Michigan State Police said. There were four other children and two adults in the buggy. A 2-year-old boy was in critical condition, troopers said. The 24-year-old mother was hospitalized in stable condition. "Please continue to keep this family in your thoughts during this difficult time," state police said. "This tragic crash is a sobering reminder to drive with patience and caution in areas where horse-and-buggy travel is a way of life." About 61% of North America's Amish population lives in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana, according to Elizabethtown College, though Michigan also has a relatively large share.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
7 Amish die in 2 crashes involving their rented van, buggy
Aug. 13 (UPI) -- The Amish community in Michigan is in mourning after seven died on the same day in two separate crashes 86 miles apart in the central part of the state. In Tuscola County, six Amish died when a driver ran a stop sign and the truck t-boned the van with 10 occupants in a crash reported at 4:45 p.m. EDT Tuesday. About 30 minutes later in Montcalm County, which is directly east of Tuscola County, a 4-month-old girl died after a driver crashed into a buggy while trying to pass. The Tuscola County Sheriff's Office said the van was traveling west on M-138 when it was struck by the truck traveling south. Several passengers were ejected with three others in the van hospitalized. The truck had three occupants, with one person dying, WJRT-TV in Flint reported. "They had a paid driver in the van," Undersheriff Robert Baxter told The Detroit News on Wednesday. "I'm not sure where they were headed or where they were coming from. They're county residents." Amish generally don't drive, and instead travel in horse and buggy. Families often hire van drivers for longer distances. "It's not uncommon for Amish families to hire a non-Amish driver (who owns a van) to transport them places that are further than buggy-driving distance," Steven M. Nolt, professor of History and Anabaptist Studies at Elizabethtown College in Elizabethtown, Pa., told the newspaper. "This might be a trip to a doctor's office 30 miles away from their home or it might be an interstate trip of hundreds of miles." In the second crash, reported at 5:19 p.m., a pickup traveling east attempted to pass a buggy occupied by seven Amish family members. The truck driver, noticing an oncoming vehicle, attempted to swerve back into the right lane and struck the buggy, Michigan State Police reported. Five children, all under 5, and a 24-year-old woman were taken to a hospital. The 4-month-old child died. On Wednesday, two children were released, the mother and a 1-year-old girl were in stable condition, and a 2-year-old boy was listed in critical condition. A man in the buggy and the pickup driver had minor injuries. The horse pulling the buggy was euthanized. "The Amish ... community will band together," Kevin Williams, who writes a syndicated Amish newspaper column, told The Detroit News. "There will be very large funerals that will draw thousands, many coming from states away to pay their respects. "The Amish will lean heavily on their faith and view the accident as God's will. Their grief is tempered by their faith." Several Amish have been involved in other crashes in the state. Last week, six Amish were hurt when an SUV crashed into a horse-drawn buggy in southwest Michigan. On the Fourth of July, a 22-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy in a buggy were injured when a man crashed into them in the Central Lower Peninsula. The man was arrested on a drunken-driving charge. In March, a crash between a vehicle and a horse-drawn buggy killed an 8-year-old girl and seriously injured a 12-year-old boy in southwest Michigan. The Amish community in Michigan, which is estimated at 18,000, is spread in 52 settlements from Hillsdale and Branch County in the south to several in the Upper Peninsula, according to Amish America. The first Amish settled in the state in 1895. In North America, there are an estimated 411,060 Amish with a presence in 32 states, including 61% in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana, and three Canadian provinces, according to the Amish Studies' Young Center at Elizabeth College.
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Associated Press
6 people dead after a truck crashed into a van carrying members of an Amish group in Michigan
CARO, Mich. (AP) — A pickup truck went through a stop sign and crashed into a van, killing at least six people in a rural area of Michigan, authorities said. The crash occurred Tuesday afternoon in Tuscola County's Gilford Township, 100 miles (161 kilometers) north of Detroit. Thirteen people were in the two vehicles, including 10 in the van, the sheriff's office said. 'Multiple passengers were ejected from the van and the pickup,' the sheriff's office said on Facebook. 'At this time there are 6 confirmed fatalities and the condition of the additional patients is unknown.' The van was carrying members of a local Amish community, Undersheriff Robert Baxter said Wednesday. 'They had a paid driver in the van,' he told The Associated Press. 'I'm not sure where they were headed or where they were coming from. They're county residents.' Baxter said seven people were taken to a hospital. He had no update on their conditions.
Daily Mail
12-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Why mysterious group of rural Americans are NINE TIMES less likely to suffer from country's biggest killers
The typical American may struggle to imagine Amish life - with no TVs, smartphones, cars, computers or even basic electricity in the house. But that's not the only thing the Amish live without. Members are also much less likely to suffer the chronic diseases that have been linked to modern lifestyles. Your browser does not support iframes.
Associated Press
21-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Simulated Environment Concepts, Inc. Welcomes Noah Wagler as New Officer to Drive Innovation in Sustainable Agriculture and Seafood Industries
NEW BERN, NC - May 21, 2025 ( NEWMEDIAWIRE ) - Simulated Environment Concepts, Inc. (SMEV) is proud to announce the appointment of Noah Wagler, a pioneering Amish farmer from Hamilton, Indiana, as a new company officer. Bringing extensive experience in cutting-edge sustainable technologies, Mr. Wagler is set to accelerate SMEV's growth and innovation across the agricultural and seafood sectors. Mr. Wagler has been successfully testing advanced sustainable solutions that are delivering remarkable results in crop and meat production. His projects include establishing a resilient supply chain and food distribution network catering to distributors, restaurants, and direct-to-consumer programs. He is also developing a comprehensive distribution pipeline for local, regional, national, and international partners in the agriculture and seafood industries. Currently, his groundbreaking structured water testing has shown promising results, increasing the size and yield of crops and livestock across various regions including the United States and Asia. These technologies have been tested on cattle in Japan, poultry and sweet corn in the U.S., as well as rice fields in Mississippi, Arkansas, and throughout Asia. In addition to these initiatives, Mr. Wagler is spearheading the development of an environmental campus in Indiana dedicated to agriculture, seafood, poultry, and beef production, with support from a local University and the Amish community. He is also investing in a European fund related to the EIS UK program, which aims to raise up to 12.5 million pounds (approximately $17.5 million) to finance SMEV's projects with minimal dilution to the company. Noah Wagler commented, 'My interest in SMEV stems from the potential I see in combining the capabilities of my farms in Indiana with SMEV's farm in North Carolina. With proper funding from external sources and international subsidiaries, we can achieve extraordinary organic growth. Coming from a humble Amish background, I value a team-oriented culture built on hard work and dedication. I look forward to bringing my contacts, associates, and innovative technologies to SMEV to expand our impact. These technologies are truly groundbreaking, and I already have clients eager to implement them.' SMEV's leadership believes that Mr. Wagler's expertise and vision will be instrumental in advancing the company's mission to revolutionize sustainable food production and distribution. About Simulated Environment Concepts, Inc. Simulated Environment Concepts, Inc. (SMEV) is a forward-thinking company dedicated to developing innovative solutions in sustainable agriculture and seafood production. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and strategic partnerships, SMEV aims to enhance food supply chains, improve crop and livestock yields, and promote environmentally responsible practices worldwide. About SMEV: Nitro Holdings, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of SMEV, is an Aqua-Culture based company focused on Farming and Logistics. SMEV is currently in the final stages of completing our 2023 and 2024 audits with our intent to uplist to a new exchange with plans on being a fully reporting company in 2025. Contact Information: SMEV Shareholder/Investor inquiries can be directed to: Bryan Wilkinson - CEO Email: [email protected] X: View the original release on
