Serious injuries reported in crash on US Highway 24: Police
IPD says that around 11 a.m. this morning, May 25, a Ford Fusion was heading eastbound on the highway when it crossed lanes and struck a GMC Sierra head-on.
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The driver of the Ford was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Three occupants of the GMC were also taken to the hospital, but police did not specify the severity of their injuries.
IPD says that the westbound lanes of US-24 were closed for several hours as the scene was investigated.
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