Crime & Safety

One Person Rescued Following Wreck On Egypt Road Thursday

One person was rescued after a van crashed on Egypt Road on Thursday morning, authorities said.

EAGLEVILLE, PA — One person was rescued after a crash on Egypt Road on Thursday morning, authorities said.

The incident occurred across the road from Kosmos Pizza, on the first block of Egypt Road.

A van lost control and crashed into a tree. It's not yet clear what led to the accident.

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One person was trapped inside and had to be rescued by crews on the scene. The driver was taken by medical helicopter to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The condition of the victim is not known at this time.

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Jefferson Fire Company No. 1 was assisted by Lower Providence Fire Department on the scene.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

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