Crime & Safety

1 Critically Injured, 3 Extricated From 3-Vehicle Crash In Manhattan

Manhattan police were asking drivers to avoid the area of US 52 and Baker Road after a three-vehicle crash Monday afternoon.

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A three-vehicle crash closed US 52 at Baker Road Monday afternoon. (Courtesy of a Patch reader)
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A three-vehicle crash closed US 52 at Baker Road Monday afternoon. (Courtesy of a Patch reader)

MANHATTAN, IL — Three people had to be extricated from vehicles, and one person suffered life-threatening injuries following a three-vehicle crash in Manhattan just before 4 p.m. Monday afternoon, officials said.

Manhattan police are urging drivers to re-route after the crash at Baker Road and US 52 in Manhattan. Three people were taken to nearby hospitals, one with life-threatening injuries, said Manhattan Fire Chief Steve Malone. Two others refused treatment.

Initial reports indicate the crash involved a car, pickup truck, and construction truck, Manhattan Police Chief Jeff Wold told Patch.

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Police are re-directing traffic following the crash. US 52 will be closed while authorities investigate.

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