Crash causes car to flip in Honolulu, 3 hospitalized

HONOLULU (KHON2) — First responders were called to a car crash in Honolulu near the intersection of Elm Street and Cedar Street.

The crash was reported around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, when two vehicles collided, causing one to flip on its side.

Honolulu Fire Department officials said they arrived at the scene to find a 40-year-old female and a 65-year-old female trapped inside the car.

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Firefighters first stabilized the car before using hydraulic rescue tools to get the occupants out.

Both people were successfully removed and were handed off to paramedics with Honolulu Emergency Medical Services for treatment.

According to EMS, the two women were taken to a trauma hospital in serious condition.

Officials added that a 17-year-old male was also in the same vehicle but was able to get out on his own. He was brought to the hospital in stable condition.