One person lost a leg and two others were hurt in a violent crash in Deerfield Beach on Friday night.
Video showed the wreckage left behind that included two cars with windows shattered, completely crumpled and disfigured.
Authorities said it happened at around 9 p.m. in the area of Southwest 10th Street and Waterways Boulevard.
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Two men and a woman were treated at the scene and rushed to Broward Health North, Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue officials said.
“The conditions of the patients range from serious to severe. Notably, one patient suffered a leg amputation as a result of the collision,” fire rescue said.
First responders had to use the jaws of life to be able to safely remove the victims from the wreckage.
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It was not immediately clear what caused the crash, or which victims were traveling in each car.
Authorities closed SW 10th Street during the investigation and cleanup process.
One driver said he was stuck in traffic for two hours.
The investigation continues.
