WASHINGTON — Thirteen people were injured in a 4-vehicle crash in Sandy Spring, Maryland, on Friday.
Seven people were transported to a hospital, five children and two adults. Two of the children, ages 6 and 11, were helicoptered from the scene with serious but non- life-threatening injuries, according to Pete Piringer, with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue.
The wreck on Norwood Road involved a minivan, an SUV and two cars, Piringer says.
It’s unclear what caused the crash.
Norwood Road was shut down for several hours after the incident. It was reopened shortly before 5 p.m.
None of the victims’ injuries were life-threatening, Piringer says. In a tweet Friday afternoon, Piringer gave partial credit to child-safety seats.
Child Passenger Safety Seats….Life-Saver at Norwood crash More about #mcfrs Passenger Safety http://t.co/Tp2RgmRAhl pic.twitter.com/TlbCW6sSaa
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) October 31, 2014
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