Crash closes Rockford intersection Monday morning, minor injuries reported

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A collision between two cars near a Rockford intersection has caused police to shut the roadway to traffic as they work to free a trapped driver.

According to the Rockford Police Department, just before 11 a.m., the crash happened at the intersection of Charles Street and 22nd Street, in front of Kegel’s Bicycle Store.

Police called for assistance to free the driver of a Ford Focus, who became trapped in the vehicle.

The Focus showed damage to the driver’s side door. The other car involved, a white sedan, showed heavy front-end damage, with a missing bumper and crumpled engine compartment.

Authorities said minor injuries were reported at the crash scene, and asked motorists to avoid the area.

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