3 in critical condition after multi-vehicle crash in Vandalia

VANDALIA — UPDATE @ 2:20 p.m.:

Three people are in critical condition after a crash in Vandalia Saturday morning.

The crash happened in the 8400 block of S. Brown School Road around 11:10 a.m.

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While dispatch records showed four vehicles were involved, the Vandalia Division of Fire shared on social media that three vehicles were involved. They shared photos showing heavy damage to a blue pickup truck and a black car.

Fire officials also shared that there were multiple people trapped in their vehicles.

Three people were taken to an area hospital’s trauma center in critical condition, according to Vandalia Division of Fire.

Another person was treated at the scene for minor injuries.

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Fire officials have asked drivers to avoid the area.

“Detour via Waldsmith and Palomino Drive thru neighborhood while the investigation is ongoing,” the social media post said.

Fire officials said to expect road closures through most of Saturday afternoon.

We’ll update this story as more information is released.

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