Bucks Crews Rescue Trapped Driver After Van Veers Off I-295

A driver was rescued Monday night after his van veered off I-295 in Bucks County and landed on its side, authorities said.

Crews at the scene.
Photo Credit: *Penndel Fire Company*

Nicole Acosta

08/17/2021 10:20 a.m.

Crews arrived at I-295 eastbound at Durham Road in Middletown Township around 10 p.m. to find the 46-year-old driver trapped in the 2019 Ram Promaster after striking a sign, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

Crews removed the front windshield and went through the back doors to access the driver, Penndel Fire Company said.

The driver was removed through the rear doors and taken to Saint Mary's Hospital by EMS with unknown injuries. His 14-year-old passenger was also taken by EMS to the same hospital with unknown injuries, PA State Police said.

It was unclear if the 14-year-old passenger was also trapped.

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the crash.

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