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3 Children Killed, Multiple Injured In Three-Car Crash On Indian Head Highway

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — Three children are dead, and multiple people are critically injured following a three-vehicle crash Sunday night., our sister station at WUSA9 confirmed.

Crews are on the scene at Rt. 210- Indian Head Highway at Wilson Bridge Drive in Oxon Hill, Md.

Prince George's County officials said two adults have been rescued so far, while three children remain trapped in the vehicle.

It is unclear how many people are hurt exactly and what the extent of their injuries are.

Indian Head Highway is closed in both directions at this time. Delays are expected to be lengthy, police encourage drivers to use alternate routes.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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