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Two Virginia Beach groups want to offer refuge to wild animals who need rehabilitation, but there's a battle over who will manage the future wildlife center.

Wildlife Response, a local volunteer group, says its current facility is at capacity and many members are caring for animals in their own homes.

So, they got the idea to build a new refuge on 50 acres at the intersection of North Landing and Indian River Roads.

"We were looking for a wooded area that would make the wildlife feel more at home," said Billy Haynie with Wildlife Response Vice President.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) - Three people were hospitalized after two car accidents on High Street this afternoon that appear to be related.

The first crash happened just before 2 p.m. Investigators said an SUV hit a gold car going in the opposite direction.

The car ran off the road and slammed into a garage in the 3800 block of High Street., near Orange Street.

"We heard a crash, sounded like a dump truck, 10 seconds later, heard another crash. My friend saw the car fly through the lawn," said Krista Phelps, a witness.