1 critical after crash

NEWTON FALLS

One person was hospitalized in critical condition and another suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash at 4:14 p.m. Tuesday on state Route 534 between East River and Hallock-Young roads.

The cause of the crash, being investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol, was not immediately known. Troopers were at the hospital talking to those involved.

According to 21 WFMJ-TV, The Vindicator’s broadcast partner, calls to emergency crews reported “heavy entrapment.” One lane of the highway remained open to traffic while debris was cleared away.