WASHINGTON — A crash near the Smithsonian National Zoo in Northwest D.C. has sent seven people to area hospitals Tuesday morning. Three of those people were said to have life-threatening injuries, according to firefighters.
Firefighters were called to a reported crash with people trapped in the 3000 block of Connecticut Avenue Northwest around 8 a.m. According to a post on Twitter from DC Fire and EMS, all patients were extricated from their cars and taken to various hospitals.
The cause of the four-vehicle crash is still under investigation. Roads in the area were closed due to the crash and the crash investigation. Firefighters say drivers in the area should seek alternate routes.
As of 2:39 p.m., the roadways have been reopened.
This is a developing story. We are working to gather additional details. Stay with WUSA9 for the latest updates as they come in to our newsroom.
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