At least one person is dead and seven others injured in a serious crash in Wayne County
At least one person is dead and seven others injured in a serious crash at the intersection of Pleasant Home Road and State Route 3 in Canaan Township Saturday, September 15, 2012. Photo by NewsChannel 5 photographer Mike Vielhaber.
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Posted: 09/15/2012
CANAAN TOWNSHIP, Oh. - At least one person is dead and seven others injured in a serious crash in Wayne County.
Troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 7 p.m. at the intersection of Pleasant Home Road and State Route 3 (Cleveland Road) in Canaan Township.
A total of 8 people were involved in the crash, 3 in a red vehicle and 5 in an SUV. One victim was declared dead at the scene, 3 were flown to area hospitals by helicopters and 4 others were taken to area hospitals by EMS.
Investigators on scene said the crash originally appeared to be head-on, but now they're re-evaluating as the investigation continues.
Troopers said the intersection remains closed until further notice while their crews continue to work at the scene.
NewsChannel 5 will update you with the latest information when it becomes available.
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