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Elderly Woman, Pregnant Woman Hospitalized After 4-Vehicle Crash In Hays

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Emergency crews had to use the Jaws of Life to rescue an elderly woman after a multi-vehicle accident Monday afternoon in the city's Hays section.

The crash happened after noon along Mifflin Road. Four vehicles were involved.

KDKA's Bob Allen Reports:

Posted by Bob Allen on Monday, November 4, 2019

 

Officials had to remove the roof of one of the vehicles to rescue an 89-year-old woman. Police say they believe she may have had a heart attack, but their initial investigation shows that she struck two vehicles which then hit a fourth.

The 89-year-old was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.

A second woman, who is pregnant, was also hospitalized. Police say she is in stable condition.

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(Source: John Thornton)

Mifflin Road was closed while crews cleared the scene and investigated the crash. It was causing significant delays as traffic was backed up to the Glenwood Bridge.

Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.

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