3 taken to hospital after crash in Springfield

Three people were transported with non life-threatening injuries after a two-car accident at the intersection of West Main Street and North Lowry Avenue Friday, June 2, 2023. One of the cars flipped over and two passengers had to be rescued. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

Three people were transported with non life-threatening injuries after a two-car accident at the intersection of West Main Street and North Lowry Avenue Friday, June 2, 2023. One of the cars flipped over and two passengers had to be rescued. BILL LACKEY/STAFF
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June 2, 2023
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Three people were transported to Springfield Regional Medical Center on Friday afternoon after a two-vehicle crash that left one of the SUVs involved on its top with two people trapped inside.

The crash happened on West Main Street at North Lowry Avenue about 1:10 p.m.

The injuries were not considered life-threatening, according to Springfield Fire Rescue Division personnel.

The two SUVs collided and the two occupants of one vehicle had to be rescued after it overturned.

A person in the second vehicle also was injured and transported for treatment.

The crash closed West Main Street to traffic, and a section of South Lowry was blocked.

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