COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to a serious accident outside of Doherty High School on Tuesday.
CSFD reported that a total of four people were taken to the hospital. Of the people taken to the hospital three of them were students of Doherty High School suffering from serious injuries.
One of the people taken to the hospital who was not a student, is in critical condition.
Patient extricated from vehicle. 1 critical, 2 serious, 1 minor injuries. 3 transported to local hospitals so far. pic.twitter.com/TUXpU6ueod
— CSFD PIO (@CSFDPIO) February 20, 2024
Five people were injured in total, while the remaining person was being treated for minor injuries at the scene.
CSFD is asking people to avoid the area surrounding the high school.
At this time it is unclear what led to the crash, or if anyone is facing charges.
This is a developing story and KOAA will provide updates as we receive them.
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