- A crash at Medano and Doniphan drives in El Paso’s Upper Valley left three people injured Monday evening.
- Two victims were rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, while a third was treated for less serious wounds.
- The intersection was closed following the crash as emergency crews responded to the scene.
- This is a developing story and details are still emerging as investigators look into the cause.
EL PASO, Texas — A Monday evening crash in El Paso’s Upper Valley sent two people to the hospital in critical condition and left a busy intersection shut down as emergency crews worked the scene.
The El Paso Fire Department received the call at 5:57 p.m. on August 17 at the intersection of Medano and Doniphan drives.
Two victims in critical condition
When firefighters arrived, they found three people injured in the crash.
Two of them were transported with life-threatening injuries, requiring an emergency response. A third person was taken to the hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening.
The identities of those involved have not been released.
Intersection closed after the crash
The El Paso Fire Department confirmed that the intersection of Medano and Doniphan drives was closed off following the crash.
Drivers in the Upper Valley area were advised to find alternate routes while crews cleared the scene.
Investigation underway
The El Paso Police Department has been contacted for further details on what led to the collision.
As of now, the cause of the crash has not been officially determined. This remains a developing story, and additional information is expected to be released as the investigation continues.
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