WASHINGTON — A 7-year-old boy is in serious condition following a three car crash in Gaithersburg, Md. Friday afternoon.

His injuries are life-threatening and he was flown to a local trauma center.

The accident happened around 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Snouffer School Road and Route 124.

A spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue says several people have been taken to the hospital.

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