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Twist of Irony in Toll Road Crash

(South Bend, IN) - A carload of people were injured in a crash on the Indiana Toll Road Monday night.

 

The accident happened in the westbound lanes near the Notre Dame exit in St. Joseph County. Around 7:00 Central, Indiana State Police say a box truck slammed into the back of a Chrysler Pacifica minivan.

 

According to police, a 25-year-old woman in the back of the minivan was ejected from the vehicle, suffering extensive injuries. Four others were also slightly injured. At least two of the injured are residents of the United Kingdom. The group is participating in a balloon sculpture event in Elkhart which is raising money for Memorial Hospital’s Ronald McDonald House. Now the family of the 25-year-old victim is staying at the Ronald McDonald House while she recovers.

 

The 47-year-old Nebraska man who was driving the box truck was not injured in the crash. Police are still investigating.

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