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Accident with traffic delay at Fifth and Kansas City Street

Rapid City Police are investigating a serious car crash that occurred Thursday evening at the corner of Fifth and Kansas City Streets.

Fifth Street between St. Joseph and Columbus Streets has been closed since Thursday evening and is expected to remain closed for several hours. Rapid City Police are asking the public to use an alternate travel route.

According to a news release, a southbound vehicle ran a red light and collided with an eastbound vehicle crossing Fifth Street. The four occupants of the eastbound vehicle were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

The Rapid City Police Department’s Critical Accident Reconstruction Team is investigating the accident and so far officials believe alcohol and speed played a role in the southbound vehicle’s progress.

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