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Emergency crews work to free victim trapped inside car

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One person was taken to the hospital by Medflight. One person was taken to the hospital by Medflight.
NEW HOPE, AL (WAFF) -

A two car accident caused authorities to shut down all lanes of traffic in New Hope Sunday afternoon. 

It happened on Highway 431 and Johnson Avenue.

Authorities said a white Pontiac and a black Dodge Durango collided, and one person was trapped inside the Pontiac; that victim was taken to the hospital by Medflight.

Officials said at least three others were taken to the hospital by ambulance.

Authorities had to re-route traffic in efforts to clear the scene. All lanes have since re-opened, but the victim's names have not been released.

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