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West Vincent Covered Bridge Damaged In Accident, Shut Down

Phoenixville area commuters: the covered bridge in West Vincent Township has been closed after suffering damage in a weekend accident.

An accident has caused the covered bridge on Hollow Road in West Vincent Township to be shut down, authorities said on Sunday.

The weekend accident caused damage to the bridge which must be repaired before it is safe for travel to resume, according to the West Vincent Township Police Department.

The bridge is located between Pughtown and French Creek.

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Motorists should seek alternate routes.

It's not yet clear how long the bridge will be closed, police said.

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