LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Two people are dead and multiple others were transported to Lincoln hospitals after a crash on O Street overnight at the Americruise event.
According to a press release by Lincoln Police, the crash took place at 52nd and O Street around 10:47 p.m. on Sunday.
The release states that a black Ford Taurus was traveling westbound on O Street when it struck a white Toyota Corolla that was facing eastbound.
LPD says after the initial impact, both vehicles went onto the north sidewalk of O Street, west of N. 52nd Street, hitting multiple people who were watching the event.
One victim is currently in critical condition while others sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
LPD said Monday morning 19 bystanders were injured.
LPD did confirm two people were killed but did not clarify which vehicle those individuals were in.
According to LPD, neither vehicle was involved in the Americruise event.
In a press release Monday, Bryan Medical Center said staff cared for ten people injured in the crash, including seven at Bryan West and three at Bryan East. Of those ten, one person is in critical condition, while another is in serious condition. Eight patients were treated and released from the hospital.
LPD said that they expect changes due to the incident.
“We’re going to be out there, we’re going to take action, and hopefully implement some new policies,” said LPD Chief Teresa Ewins.
O Street in both directions was reopened by 5 a.m. Monday.
This is a developing story. Stick with us for updates.
Lincoln Police say two females in a vehicle were killed in a crash last night. Nineteen other people were taken to hospitals with injuries.
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