Crash in London Britain
 
September 13, 2024
 

A two vehicle crash tied up traffic on Route 896 in London Britain Township for hours Friday morning.

A minivan struck the back of a delivery truck parked along the side of Route 896 just below Chambers Rock Road, pushing the delivery truck up onto the roadbank.

The WGFC was dispatched just before 1100am, responding with Engine 22-1, Engine 22-3, both ambulances, along with Brush 22 and Utility 22-1. Engine 22-3 arrived to report the roadway partially blocked and one injury. One driver was transported to Christiana Hospital. WGFC crews stopped the spread of engine and transmission fluids and handled traffic management.

Crews were on scene for about two hours until both vehicles could be towed away.
 
Units: Engine 22-1, Engine 22-3, Brush 22, Utility 22-1, Ambulance 1 & 2, Fire Police
 
Mutual Aid: PA State Police
 
The crash pushed the delivery truck up the roadbank. Fortunately, the delivery driver was not in the vehicle at the time.
The crash pushed the delivery truck up the roadbank. Fortunately, the delivery driver was not in the vehicle at the time.
 
Heavy damage is evident to this minivan that struck a delivery truck on Route 896 in London Britain Township.
Heavy damage is evident to this minivan that struck a delivery truck on Route 896 in London Britain Township.