COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Six people are injured following a crash Wednesday afternoon, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD).
It happened around 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of southbound North Powers Boulevard and North Carefree Circle.
According to CSPD, the crash involved 11 cars. Six people were transported to a local hospital.
Four people suffered from serious non-life-threatening injuries, and two people have minor injuries. Three people had to be extricated from one of the cars by CSFD's Heavy Rescue Trucks.
Police say the crash is still under investigation, but drugs and alcohol do not appear to be factors. However, they are investigating speed as a factor in the crash.
At this time, it is unclear how the crash happened. Southbound North Powers Boulevard was closed for around three hours.
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