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Crash at Indian River Blvd.-Barber Bridge snarls traffic

Written by: January 07 2011
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VERO BEACH — Traffic was at a standstill on Barber Bridge in Vero Beach as the Vero Beach Police Department works a traffic crash at the bridge and Indian River Boulevard.

Assistant Fire Chief Brian Burkeen said the crash involved multiple vehicles and was minor in nature.

Two people sustained what Burkeen categorized a minor injuries. They were both taken to Indian River Medical Center for treatment.

 

The collision occured at 2:12 p.m. Friday. As of 3 p.m., the roads were clear and traffic was again moving.

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