Officials locate dog ejected from vehicle in Springfield crash

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Officials have found a dog who was ejected from a vehicle in crash along I-291 westbound in Springfield on Tuesday.

The Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center said that Nyla, a white pitbull, was ejected and then ran from the area and was last seen heading towards Dwight Street.

They added that Nyla was found Wednesday afternoon under someone’s porch. She was checked out by a veterinarian and other than a few scratches, she received a clean bill of health.

“A big thank you to our animal control officers for time spent searching for her. Thank you to our followers for searching for her and for sharing her post,” the organization said on Facebook.

Nyla has now been reunited with her owners and is now home.