UPDATE: Police Provide Update On Crash That Led To Numerous Injuries
A van filled with people and another vehicle collided Friday evening in Falls Township, triggering a mass casualty incident to be declared.
Just past 6:50 p.m., police, fire, and medics were dispatched to the intersection of New Falls Road and Tyburn Road for a crash.
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Police said a van, which was operated by Advocates For Homeless and Those In Need, was carrying 18 people, was struck by a vehicle turning left at the intersection.
“No significant injuries,” police said.
Shortly after crews arrived, a mass casualty incident was declared and multiple ambulance squads responded to the scene.
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Traffic in the area was blocked as officials dealt with the emergency.
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