ADAMS COUNTY — School Bus Crash on ROUTE 116 Injures Student

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ADAMS COUNTY, PA (August 19, 2025) — A school bus transporting students from the Gettysburg Area School District was struck by a vehicle in Adams County on Wednesday morning, August 19, sending one high school student to the hospital for evaluation.

The crash happened in the 2000 block of Fairfield Road/Route 116 in Highland Township around 7 a.m., according to emergency dispatch. The bus was transporting students from Gettysburg Area High School and Middle School when the collision occurred.

According to the communications director for the district, one student was transported to a local hospital for evaluation as a precaution, but was able to return to school later in the morning. All other students on board were cleared by medical personnel at the scene and arrived safely at school later that morning.

The Unique Safety Challenges of School Bus Accidents

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PHOENIXVILLE — Pedestrian Crash Critically Injures 16-Year-Old

A red SUV is stopped in the middle of a Philadelphia crosswalk, showing visible road scrapes and minor front damage. The scene represents a potential pedestrian collision on a city street. This photo is used by Munley Law’s Philadelphia pedestrian accident attorneys—call 855-866-5529 for representation. The angle highlights the street markings and urban roadway detail in natural daylight.

PHOENIXVILLE, PA (August 19, 2025) — A 16-year-old is in critical but stable condition at the hospital after getting hit by a car while walking in Phoenixville on Tuesday morning, August 19, police said.

The crash occurred at around 9:15 a.m. at the intersection of Main St and Smithworks Boulevard, police said. The teen was taken to the hospital by an ambulance following the collision.

The accident remains under investigation and Phoenixville Police are urging anyone who witnessed or has information on the incident to call Detective Nilda Jimenez at 610-933-1180, extension 867.

The Vulnerability of Teen Pedestrians

Teenage pedestrians face unique risks when navigating busy intersections, particularly during morning hours when commuter traffic is heavy and drivers may be rushing to work or school. The intersection of Main Street and Smithworks Blvd represents the type of urban crossing where pedestrians and vehicles frequently interact. […]

MCKEAN COUNTY — Three-Vehicle Crash on Route 6 Kills Teen & Engulfs Truck in Flames

MCKEAN COUNTY, PA (August 19, 2025) — A Pennsylvania teenager is dead and another person was airlifted to a nearby hospital following a chaotic fiery three-vehicle crash on ROUTE 6 in MCKEAN COUNTY on Friday afternoon that ended with a pickup truck rolling over an embankment and becoming engulfed in flames.

Calls for the devastating crash went out just after 3:30 p.m. on Friday, with Pennsylvania State Police in Lewis Run reporting the collision began when the driver of a sedan failed to negotiate a bend in the road while heading east on Route 6.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, the sedan’s driver side-swiped an SUV, which caused the SUV’s tire to come off and stop in the middle of the road. The sedan then went into the westbound lane and hit a pickup truck on its front left side, causing the truck to drive over the car and trap the driver. […]

YORK, PA — Violent Two-Vehicle Crash on Carlisle Road Injures Multiple, Traps Driver

YORK COUNTY, PA – A violent two-vehicle crash that injured at least two people and trapped one driver in their vehicle was caught on camera Saturday evening on Carlisle Road in Dover Township, requiring emergency personnel to perform a rescue operation to free the trapped victim.

Emergency dispatch reported the serious collision occurred around 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the 200 block of Carlisle Road in Dover Township. The impact was severe enough that one of the drivers became trapped in their vehicle and had to be freed by emergency personnel using specialized rescue equipment.

At this time, it is unclear how many people were taken to the hospital for treatment, though at least two people were confirmed injured in the crash. A News 8 viewer captured dramatic video footage of the collision, which has been described as particularly violent due to the force of impact between the two vehicles. […]

CHESTER, PA — Delco Police Chase Ends in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-95

Delaware County, PA – Two 18-year-old men were arrested after a high-speed police chase that started in Wilmington, Delaware, ended in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Chester, Pennsylvania, on Thursday afternoon, police said.

The dramatic pursuit began when Wilmington police spotted a vehicle that had been involved in multiple police chases in the area this week. Officers attempted to stop the car, but the suspects rammed into two police vehicles, causing minor damage, before fleeing onto I-95 and leading law enforcement on a dangerous high-speed chase across state lines.

Delaware State Police assisted Wilmington officers in the pursuit, which eventually led them to I-95 in Delaware County. The chase came to an end when the driver struck a median on the highway near the Commodore Barry Bridge, also colliding with another civilian vehicle during the crash.