Car split in half after crash in Southwest Philadelphia

Updated 2 hours ago
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A serious crash left a vehicle split in half Thursday night in Southwest Philadelphia.

The accident happened around 10:10 p.m. on Passyunk Avenue near 61st Street.

Authorities said the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a pole.

The view from Chopper 6 shows the mangled mess scattered across the roadway.

The driver was taken to an area hospital. There was no immediate word on their condition.



Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
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