2 Northwest Florida women seriously injured in crash
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According to a Florida Highway Patrol news release, the crash happened at about 10 a.m. on U.S. 90 near State Road 8.
A 19-year-old Pensacola woman reportedly was driving an SUV east on West Nine Mile Road, U.S. 90, during heavy rain. As she was passing another car, she lost control of the SUV, entered the westbound lanes, and began to overturn, the release said.
(Photo courtesy: Escambia County Fire Rescue)
(Photo courtesy: Escambia County Fire Rescue)
At the same time, a sedan driven by a 20-year-old Niceville woman was heading west on West Nine Mile Road, U.S. 90, and was unable to avoid colliding with the SUV, hitting it on the driver's side, according to the release.
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Both women were taken to local hospitals with serious injuries, the release said.
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