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2 women hospitalized after crash on U.S. 19; vehicle fire

Two women hospitalized after crash on U.S. 19; vehicle caught fire
Posted at 3:22 PM, Jul 02, 2023
and last updated 2023-07-03 05:00:06-04

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Two women were hospitalized after a Crash on U.S. 19 on Sunday.

The Clearwater Police Department (CPD) and Clearwater Fire & Rescue (CFR) responded to a single-vehicle crash in the southbound lanes of U.S. 19 near Drew Street just after 4 a.m.

According to CPD, two women were transported to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg after their car slammed into the median, overturned, and then caught fire.

Authorities said speed might be a factor in the crash, but it is not yet confirmed.

This is an ongoing investigation. Check back for details.