Crime & Safety

1 Dead, Numerous Victims Hurt In Major Crash In Norristown

The tragedy occurred in the midst of the inclement weather late Monday night.

NORRISTOWN, PA — One person was killed and four people were hurt in a major crash in Norristown late Monday night, according to police and multiple media reports.

The incident occurred at around 10:30 p.m. on West Main Street.

Police said that numerous vehicles were involved in the crash, which occurred on the wet and rainy streets amidst the major rainstorms that swept through the region Monday.

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At least seven vehicles were involved in the incident, according to 6ABC.

The Times Herald reports that heavy thunderstorms may have been a factor in the crash.

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The identity of the individual who was killed has not yet been released by authorities.

An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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