Traffic collision seriously injuries two in Indio
Police and firefighters were on the scene of a crash in Indio on Hoover Street across from Monroe Street early Friday morning.
The collision happened at just after 2:00 a.m. according to Cal Fire Riverside’s Twitter.
One person suffered serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital.
A second person had to be cut from the wreckage and was taken to a hospital via helicopter.
The crash caused damage to a power line requiring repairs from Imperial Irrigation District crews.
Indio Police recommend motorists avoid the area until the scene is clear.
Stay with News Channel 3 as we continue to learn new developments.
According to an IID worker on the scene, no power was affected to any customers.
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The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
The intersection of Hoover and Monroe reopened shortly after 5 a.m.
Stay with News Channel 3 as we continue to learn new developments.
