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January 27, 2019

Two hurt in Elizabeth crash

By Mon Valley Independent

Three Mid-Mon Valley volunteer fire departments responded to an early Sunday morning vehicle accident that left two people injured.

Lincoln Borough, Blaine Hill, Elizabeth Borough and Elizabeth Central volunteer fire companies responded to the two car accident with entrapment on Lovedale Road near Elizabeth Auto Care in Elizabeth borough at 2:54 a.m. Sunday.

One of the vehicles, a pick-up truck, rolled onto its side. The other vehicle, a small four-door car, had damage to the front end.

A male and a female were transported to local hospitals with minor injuries, according to Lincoln VFC fire Chief Tony Perozich.

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