Log In


Reset Password

One injured in 2-vehicle crash in Rush Twp.

One person was injured Sunday evening in a crash in Rush Township. The incident occurred just after 7 p.m. in the intersection of Route 309 and Fairview Street.

One vehicle came to rest on the center divider facing south with a second on the south berm against a light standard. The Hometown fire company and Tamaqua Rescue Squad responded aiding the injured and securing the vehicles.

The victim was treated at the scene by members of the Tamaqua ambulance before being transported to a nearby trauma center.

Hometown fire police maintained traffic control at the scene. State police at Frackville are investigating the incident.

COPYRIGHT LARRY NEFF/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS