Police believe alcohol is to blame for a accident that sent two people to the hospital.

It happened just before midnight on Interstate 10 near Huebner.

Police say a woman was speeding down the highway when she lost control, went over a median and struck the edge of a bridge.

The impact of the crash was so severe, the car was cut in half.

The driver was trapped inside for a short time and had to cut out of her car.

The woman, and a man who was also in the car were taken to University Hospital.

Their conditions are unknown.