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3 taken to hospital after car crash in Somerton

SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Paramedics took three people to the hospital after a car crash Tuesday morning in Somerton.

The Somerton Cocopah Fire Department (SCFD) received reports of a two-car crash around 8 a.m. at Highway 95 and Avenue G.

When crews got to the scene, they found an SUV and Jeep Renegade with severe damage. Both vehicles collided head-on, according to SCFD.

Fire officials said the SUV had two occupants, the driver, a 23-year-old woman, and her 21-year-old passenger. The woman complained of back and stomach pain while the man complained of knee and leg pain.

The 18-year-old driver of the Jeep had pain in his chest. Although they suffered non-life-threatening injuries, they were still transported to the Yuma Regional Medical Center for further evaluation.

Somerton Police Department is investigating the accident.   

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