Sep 23, 2024

UPDATED: SPD respond to two-vehicle crash at Ninth Street, Belmont Avenue

Posted Sep 23, 2024 8:45 PM
Multiple vehicle injury crash at the intersection of Ninth Street and Belmont Avenue in Salina Kansas on September 23, 2024. Photo by NATE KING
Multiple vehicle injury crash at the intersection of Ninth Street and Belmont Avenue in Salina Kansas on September 23, 2024. Photo by NATE KING

By SALINA POST

Early Monday afternoon at 1:15 p.m. Salina Police Department (SPD) Officers responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Ninth Street and Belmont Boulevard in Salina, according to SPD Corporal Shawn Moreland.

Three individuals involved in the crash, were transported to the hospital, though the extent of their injuries is currently unknown.

"One vehicle was going northbound on Ninth Street, turning East onto Belmont. Another vehicle was westbound on Belmont, turning on the southbound Ninth Street," Moreland said. "They collided head-on and blocked the northbound lane."

All three occupants of the vehicle traveling northbound on Ninth were taken to the hospital.

No information regarding the ages of those involved has been released at this time, as officers are still processing the scene.

It was confirmed that one citation for running a red light was issued to the driver of the southbound vehicle.

Further details will be made available as the investigation continues.

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By SALINA POST

Salina Police Department (SPD) officers responded to a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Ninth Street and Belmont Boulevard in Salina at approximately 3:20 p.m. on September 23.

Scanner traffic indicated that three individuals requested medical assistance. The extent of their injuries is currently unknown at this time. 

SPD officers are investigating the cause of the accident, and north-bound traffic is at a temporary stand still as crews work to clear the scene. 

More details will be provided as the situation develops.