Crime & Safety

Baby Unharmed, Driver Hospitalized After Norristown Crash

The incident took place at what some residents are calling the "most dangerous" intersection in Norristown.

A baby was quickly removed from one of the vehicles involved in a crash on Markley Street and West Wood Street on Thursday afternoon, according to a report in the Times Herald.

The driver of the one of the vehicles had to be extricated by Norristown fire police before being taken to the hospital, the report states.

A white Infiniti sedan allegedly struck a Jeep that was turning onto Markley from Wood, according to the report.

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Local residents said that the intersection is very dangerous because motorists have to pull so far out onto Wood Street to see incoming traffic on Markley, the report states.

Residents added that a stop sign is needed, or accidents will get worse, according to the report.

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