News: Multiple people hospitalized after crash in Old Colorado City
News: Multiple people hospitalized after crash in Old Colorado City
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – Multiple people were hospitalized Sunday morning following a two-vehicle collision in Old Colorado City, KKTV reports.
The accident occurred on West Colorado Avenue near 8th Street shortly before dawn, when a westbound Jeep crossed the dividing line and slammed into an eastbound pickup. The force of the collision trapped both drivers in their vehicles, and they had to be extricated by first responders.
#ColoradoSpringsFire crews on scene of a confirmed traffic accident with trapped parties. All occupants have been safely extricated and transported to area hospitals. pic.twitter.com/aUol7spSUS
— CSFD PIO (@CSFDPIO) November 15, 2020
The Colorado Springs Fire Department reported that all occupants were safely transported to nearby hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. It is not clear how many people were involved.
Police were investigating to determine if speed or impairment were factors in the collision.
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