7 people injured after multiple-car crash in Palm Springs
Cynthia White
Update:
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – This morning, the Palm Springs Police Department confirmed four vehicles were involved in the crash, all of which were towed. Police also say that 7 people were transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. Authorities found that one of the drivers involved in the crash was intoxicated and was cited for DUI.
Original Report:PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A multi-car crash in Palm Springs caused a temporary closure until tow trucks cleared all vehicles from the scene.
The collision happened around just after 8:30 p.m., near the intersection of E. Vista Chino and N. Gene Autry Trail, with closure along eastbound E. Vista Chino from Gena Autry Trail to Via Roberto Miguel.
Palm Springs Fire was called out for evaluation of several people for injuries.
At least four tow trucks were on scene to remove vehicles, and crews managed to get the scene cleared and the lanes open around 10:00 p.m.
The crash remains under investigation.
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