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Police: Man jumps into Ohio River after car crash

PITTSBURGH — Police said a man jumped into the Ohio River after being involved in a car crash Tuesday afternoon.

According to officials the accident occurred at Corliss street and West Carson street in Pittsburgh. A man exited one of the vehicles then ran along the railroad tracks, eventually jumping into the Ohio River, according to police.

Investigators said the man was in the river for a short time before being taken into custody.

Crews were still working to remove injured people from the wreckage, according to officials.

No other details about the incident have been released.