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(UPDATED 2 injured during a collision in Atlantic

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February 26th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Two people were injured during a collision in Atlantic Saturday night. Initial dispatch reports indicated “multiple vehicles” were involved in an accident in front of the Fireside Lounge at 504  W. 7th Street, a little before 8-p.m. Atlantic Police, Cass EMS and Atlantic Rescue responded to the scene.

Authorities say a 2018 Honda HRV was exiting the alley and attempting to turn west onto 7th, when it collided with a westbound 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. A passenger in the Jeep and the driver of the Honda suffered what were described as minor injuries. Both were transported to CCMH. No names were immediately released.

Both SUV’s were towed from the scene.