Two injured in South Kingstown car accident

By Jennifer Petracca

news@abc6.com

South Kingstown Police are investigating after a two-car crash on South County Trail that sent two people to the hospital.

It happened at about 6:51 p.m. when police reported to the area of Liberty Lane and located two severely damaged vehicles.

Police say both operators were injured and had to be extricated from their vehicles.

A 57-year-old female from Richmond was transported to Rhode Island Hospital by LifeStar helicopter. The second operator, a 21-year-old female from Warwick, was also transported to Rhode Island Hospital.

The crash is still under investigation. Police believe alcohol may have been a contributing factor.

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