Sections of First Ave. reopened after crash; 3 people taken to hospital

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Parts of First Avenue were shut down after a crash on First Avenue.

According to Evansville Central Dispatch, the wreck, which was reported as an accident with injuries, happened near the St. Matthew’s Church on First Avenue.

RIGHT NOW: A vehicle has hit the sign in front of St. Matthew’s Church on 1st Avenue. EPD tells me they believe the driver may have lost consciousness due to a medical issue.

The driver and 2 other passengers were taken to the hospital. 1st Avenue remains closed at this time. pic.twitter.com/3vQkcqp267
— Joseph Payton (@JPayton14News) June 15, 2019

Dispatch says northbound lanes were shut down at First and Meyer Avenues. The southbound lanes were closed at First Avenue and Allens Lane.

EPD tells 14 News reporter Joseph Payton the driver might have lost consciousness because of a medical issue. The driver along with two passengers have been taken to the hospital.

We will update this story as soon as more information becomes available.

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