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Two injured in local crash, Harrisburg fatality

A three-vehicle local crash last night on Wayne Road injured two and brought first responders to the intersection with Fetterhoff Chapel Road, while Pennsylvania State Police investigated an early morning fatal crash today.

New Franklin Volunteer Fire Company Engine 17-2 answered a call at 7:58 p.m. Friday, finding three vehicles involved at the crash scene and the northbound lane completely blocked.

A total of three ambulances and two medic units responded to the scene..

Company 17 Fire Police and Pennsylvania State Police remained on the scene and EMS transported two patients.

two injured
two injured

Fatality in Harrisburg

Pennsylvania State Police in Harrisburg are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the 7000 block of Allentown Blvd in West Hanover Township, Dauphin County.

The one vehicle crash sent troopers to the scene at approximately 5:27 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. The vehicle was off the roadway when they arrived. Police closed the westbound lanes of Allentown Blvd. at Jonestown Road for an undetermined amount of time while investigating.

The public is asked to avoid the area. PSP Harrisburg will release the crash investigation details once the initial investigation is complete.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident, or anyone who witnessed this incident should contact the State Police in Harrisburg at 717-671-7500.

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