Auto Accident - Rte 376 - 3/31/05 - NKFD

The driver and her female passenger were pinned in the wreckage of their VW Golf when they were struck by an oncoming vehicle that reportedly swerved to avoid a deer on Rte 376 in the Town of Wappinger near the East Fishkill line. New Hackensack firefighters worked for approximately 20 minutes to extricate both occupants while Town of Wappinger Paramedics assessed their injuries and provided medical treatment.Both victims were transported by ground to St Francis Hospital for treatment of their injuries. The driver of the other vehicle was ambulatory and apparently only suffered minor injuries.