SHIPPENSBURG, PA – A late-morning crash sent one driver to the hospital after a sedan veered off the road and plowed into the front of a multi-family home Sunday.
Emergency crews arrived to find the vehicle lodged against the structure.
The driver was trapped inside and had to be rescued through the passenger side.
Key Points
- The crash occurred on Weathersfield Drive around 10 a.m.
- The driver was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
- Residents inside the home were safely evacuated with no injuries reported.
Emergency crews respond to serious crash
Rose Fire Company #1 reported that Tower 58, Engine 58-1, and MICU 58-2 responded to the scene, where a sedan had crossed two yards before striking the front of the dwelling. Crews quickly worked to extricate the driver, who was found unresponsive but alive. After being freed, the driver was transferred to EMS personnel and taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Residents evacuated as safety measures taken
Firefighters evacuated occupants of the damaged residence as a precaution and deployed a handline to guard against fire risk. The engine company also worked to control leaking fluids and clear debris from the area.
Scene cleared after extended operation
Crews remained on scene for approximately two hours to secure the structure and ensure the area was safe before reopening the roadway. Officials said no residents were injured and that structural assessments would be conducted to determine the extent of damage to the home.