COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — The Colorado Springs Fire Department was on the scene of a serious accident that involved a trapped person Tuesday morning near downtown Colorado Springs.
#ColoradoSprings E/T1 on scene of a #workingtrapped Nevada Ave & Vermijo Ave. Heavy fire and police presence. Avoid the area.
— CSFD PIO (@CSFDPIO) January 16, 2024
According to CSFD, both police and firefighters responded to the intersection of Nevada Avenue and Vermijo Avenue just before 8:00 a.m. just next to the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum.
According to the fire department, they had to extricate one person from the vehicle and they were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Vermijo Ave. reopened around 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Police and fire officials are asking people to avoid the area. It is unclear what led to the accident at this time or if speed, alcohol, or drugs are considered factors.
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