(Update) – S. Belt reopens after two vehicle crash

Police block S. Belt and Pear St. to work crash. Photo by John P. Tretbar

(9:54 a.m.) – Two people were injured in a crash Thursday morning on South Belt Highway.

Officer Scott Gary with the St. Joseph Police Department said a Mitsubishi was southbound on the Belt Highway and blew through a red light, crashing into a Toyota trying to turn left at Pear St. The intersection was shutdown around 9:20 a.m. while crews were on scene. It has since reopened. The drivers of both vehicles around the age of 19 and 50, both St. Joseph residents were transported to Mosaic Life Care for treatment of what was described as minor injuries.

Tow truck removes vehicles from intersection. Photo by John P. Tretbar

Gary said a ticket will likely be issued for running a red light.

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(9:30 a.m.) – A crash on South Belt Highway is impacting traffic.

Around 9:20 a.m. police issued an advisory warning drivers to avoid the intersection of S. Belt at Pear street due to a traffic incident.

Authorities had the intersection blocked off while crews were on scene. An ambulance and several police vehicles were in the area.

As we learn more information we will update this story.