Cleveland, OH (October 7, 2024) – A serious motor vehicle accident occurred early Monday morning, October 7, in Slavic Village, resulting in injuries to two drivers. The incident took place around 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of East 55th Street and Broadway Avenue.
Preliminary reports indicate that the collision involved two vehicles, one of which crashed into a building, leading to a fire. The impact caused significant damage, including a broken window at the Villa Learning Center. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find one vehicle engulfed in flames, prompting a swift response from Cleveland EMS.
One driver, a 50-year-old man, was reported to be in critical condition and was transported to MetroHealth Medical Center for urgent medical care. The second driver, a 24-year-old man, sustained minor injuries and was taken to University Hospitals for further evaluation.
Authorities closed both East 55th Street and Broadway Avenue in both directions while they worked to manage the scene and investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. The Cleveland police department is currently investigating the incident.
Our thoughts are with the injured drivers and their families during this difficult time.
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