By: Richard L. Smith
A crash early Sunday morning in Union County led to road closures and non-life-threatening injuries, according to preliminary reports.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene on US-22 near the Springfield and Mountainside border after receiving reports of the accident around 3 a.m.
Upon arrival, police, EMS, and firefighters found a car that had collided with a pole.
The impact of the crash resulted in injuries to the occupants of the vehicle, which were determined to be non-life-threatening.
The collision necessitated a significant police presence on the roadway, disrupting traffic flow along this busy route.
Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash.
The section of US-22 where the incident occurred was temporarily closed to traffic as emergency services worked at the scene. Motorists were advised to seek alternative routes during the closure.
Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.