Route 30 crash over Susquehanna River leaves one trapped, multiple injured, fire officials say
A stretch of Route 30 was shut down following a multi-vehicle crash in Lancaster County, according to emergency dispatchers. The wreck occurred in the westbound lanes near the Route 441/Columbia/Marietta exit in West Hempfield Township around 5:10 a.m. on Tuesday. The crash took place on the Wrights Ferry Bridge over the Susquehanna River, heading towards York County. The Wrightsville Fire Department reported that one person was trapped and rescued within four minutes, with multiple individuals taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. All westbound lanes of Route 30 were closed between the Route 441/Columbia/Marietta and Route 462/Wrightsville exits, causing traffic to come to a standstill. The lanes have since been reopened. The exact number of vehicles involved remains unknown, and drivers are advised to be cautious as wintry conditions persist in the region. WGAL is actively seeking more information on the incident. Send any news or updates to us securely at https://www.wgal.com/upload.
Context: – A major crash on Route 30 in Lancaster County resulted in injuries and traffic disruptions. – Emergency crews responded swiftly to rescue efforts and transport the injured to the hospital. – The cause of the crash and the exact number of vehicles involved are still under investigation.
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