BEAVER TWP., Ohio (WKBN) – One person has died in a crash on state Route 7 in Beaver Township.
Beaver Township’s fire chief was down the street when he heard the call for help Friday morning and went to the scene. He said the car hit a pole and caught fire. Bystanders were trying to get the victims out of the vehicle, which was engulfed in flames.
Crews took one male to the hospital, and a female who was in the vehicle died.
The northbound lanes of Route 7 at W. Middletown Road are closed.
Traffic is backed up in the area. Driver should avoid the area, if possible.
WKBN is at the scene, working to get more information. Check back here for updates on this developing story.