PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — One person is dead and five others were hurt in a single-car crash on Columbus Boulevard in South Philadelphia.<\/p>\n
It happened just before 1 a.m. on Friday in the 700 block of Christopher Columbus Blvd.<\/p>\n
When medics arrived, they found a sedan with heavy damage, with several people trapped inside, including some who were unresponsive.<\/p>\n
First responders were able to get everyone out of the vehicle and they were taken to a nearby hospitals.<\/p>\n
Officials say the driver appears to be a teen male. He is said to be in stable condition.<\/p>\n
Two 18-year-old females were also in the vehicle. One was pronounced dead at the hospital and the other is in critical condition.<\/p>\n
Another female in her early 20s was also taken to the hospital in critical condition.<\/p>\n
Officials say two 17-year-old males were taken to CHOP in stable condition.<\/p>\n
Preliminary information indicates that the vehicle exited I-95 SB at Washington Avenue, which connects to Christopher Columbus Blvd.<\/p>\n
The vehicle struck a curb and went airborne, landing on its passenger side.<\/p>\n
Police say that, at this time, this is a tragic accident.<\/p>\n
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