MADRAS, OR -- Six people were hurt in a weekend crash, on Highway 97 north of Madras. Two vehicles were involved in the collision, which occurred just before 10 o'clock Saturday night, blocking both lanes near milepost 88.

 
Both drivers had to be pulled from the wreckage by Jefferson County Fire crews; one passenger suffered serious head and pelvic injuries. Three other passengers sustained less serious injuries. Two helicopters and two ground ambulances took the six patients to the hospital. 

Oregon State Police are investigating.