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Two-car accident with injuries, blocking, is reported at Oak and Richmond in the city

By Billie Owens

A two-vehicle accident, possibly a head-on collision, is reported at Richmond Avenue and Oak Street. Injuries are reported and it is blocking traffic. City police, Mercy medics and firefighters are on scene.

UPDATE 11:26 a.m.: Richmond Avenue is shut down "up to North Lyon Street from Oak Street."

UPDATE 11:35 a.m.: This was a T-bone accident. One driver is not injured; the other complained of head and neck pain and was transported to the hospital for evaluation.

UPDATE 11:40 a.m.: Two flatbed tow trucks are called to the scene.

UPDATE 11:49 a.m.: The road is reopened.

jeff saquella

too many accidents at this intersection lately. Something needs to be done. I've said before this intersection needs a turning arrow for north and south traffic on oak street. probably someone got tired of waiting 2 or 3 lights to make a left turn and tried to beat oncoming traffic...just a hunch

Oct 27, 2016, 11:38am Permalink

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