2 women killed, 3 others injured in Minneapolis crash
The scene of the crash at 26th Avenue North and Emerson Avenue North in Minneapolis. (FOX 9)
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Two women were killed, and three others were injured after a crash in northwest Minneapolis Monday morning.
Fatal Emerson and 26th collision
What we know: According to Minneapolis police, just before 10:30 a.m., a vehicle was traveling northbound on Emerson Avenue North, occupied by a man and a woman, when it crashed into a vehicle occupied by two women that was traveling east on 26th Avenue North.
The vehicle that was on 26th Avenue North then went off the road and into a bus shelter, hitting a 17-year-old boy who was waiting for a bus to school.
Police say one of the women in the vehicle that was traveling on 26th Avenue North died at the scene. The other woman in the vehicle was pulled from it by firefighters and was taken to the hospital, where she later died.
The man and woman in the other vehicle involved were taken to the hospital with potential life-threatening injuries. The 17-year-old boy was also taken to the hospital after suffering non-life-threatening injuries.
What caused the crash?
What we don't know: The cause of the crash is currently being investigated, but police did say that speed likely contributed to the crash.
There was a stoplight at the intersection, but police didn't say if one of the drivers ran a red light.
The identities and ages of the victims have not been released by authorities.
Police did not mention if any arrests have been, or will be, made.
Minneapolis Police Chief reacts
What they're saying: "This is a terrible crash that has impacted multiple families, said Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara. "It's heartbreaking and tragic that two people were killed and three others were injured in the blink of an eye. While the cause of this crash is still under investigation, I want to emphasize the importance for every driver to drive at safe speeds and say hyper focused and engaged while operating a motor vehicle."