Several children were hurt Thursday in a multi-vehicle crash at Hereford Avenue and North Florissant Road in Ferguson, according to police, turning a busy local intersection into an active emergency scene.
Emergency crews treated multiple children on the pavement and sidewalks nearby, while others were taken to area hospitals as officers worked around crumpled vehicles, redirecting drivers and clearing debris.
Scene And Response
Officers and first responders rushed to the Hereford–North Florissant intersection after the collision, according to KSDK. The Ferguson Police Department told the outlet that some of the children were treated at the scene, while others were taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.
Multiple lanes around the intersection were shut down during the emergency response as crews worked the crash and gathered information. Police later confirmed that traffic had resumed in the area.
Investigation Ongoing
Ferguson police did not immediately release details on what caused the collision or the ages of those injured, and detectives remained on scene Thursday afternoon to piece together what happened. No arrests or citations had been announced.
Authorities asked anyone who witnessed the crash or has video, including dashcam or cellphone footage, to contact the Ferguson Police Department to assist the investigation.
Local Context For North Florissant
The crash occurred along a heavily traveled stretch of North Florissant that has already seen serious incidents this year. In January, a shooting at a funeral home along the corridor sent multiple people to hospitals, according to RiverBender.
Concerns about safety along North Florissant have surfaced at recent city meetings. City council minutes show officials have discussed potential improvements like better lighting and crosswalks for key corridors, including North Florissant, according to Ferguson City.
What Officials Say Comes Next
Police said more information will be released as the investigation moves forward and reiterated their call for witnesses to come forward with any video or details from the scene.
Officers initially urged drivers to steer clear of the area while emergency crews worked. Later, with the vehicles removed and lanes reopened, traffic was allowed to pass through the intersection again.
