There was a major traffic accident on the Phillip Goldson Highway on Saturday, which left two vehicles completely wrecked, and put 3 people in the hospital.

It happened within Sandhill between miles 14 and 15 at 10:00 am.

Police say that 65 year-old Avril Alexander was northbound in a red Ford pickup when she lost control and slammed into an oncoming car, driven by 25 year-old Bayardo Orozco, from Ladyville.

The front end of the car was destroyed and Orozco suffered a broken right leg, and a cut to his right forearm. Avril Alexander complained of pain all over her body, and her passenger, 61 year-old Arnufo Manzanero, told emergency personnel that his was experiencing pain in the chest area.

The accident caused traffic to be blocked up for miles and - upon seeing the wreckage - passersby commented that it was fortunate no one lost their life.

Police have not said if any notices of intended prosecution have been issued to either driver.

Tags Sandhill Phillip Goldson Highway