Thorndale, PA (January 19, 2022) – Injuries were reported in a dump truck accident that happened on a major roadway in Thorndale on Wednesday morning, January 19.
According to Chester County officials, the accident happened around 6:32 a.m. in the westbound lanes of US-30 near Lincoln Avenue. Four vehicles, including a dump truck and three passenger vehicles, were traveling in the area when they collided with each other due to unknown reasons. Due to the forcefulness of the accident, one of the vehicles overturned. The dump truck spilled its load all over the roadway.
Several responders, including paramedics and fire crews, were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. One or more ambulances were present at the scene. Injured parties were hospitalized, though their conditions are not yet known.
Numerous westbound lanes of traffic were blocked in the area for a period of time. Police quickly worked to clear the scene.
No further details have been released but the investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania
Truck accidents are known for being some of the most severe accidents on our roads. This is due to the fact that tractor-trailers are some of the largest vehicles, capable of causing extensive harm. In 2019, it was reported that approximately 5,237 large tractor-trailers were involved in fatal crashes throughout the entire U.S. Many other people were hurt in these accidents. Pennsylvania is no stranger to severe truck accidents, especially in our major cities where most trucks travel. Being hurt in a truck accident can turn your life upside-down in the blink of an eye. If you have suffered from injuries in one of these accidents, you should have the skilled help of an attorney on your side.
Moving forward after a truck accident is never easy to do, which is why you should have the assistance of a Thorndale truck accident lawyer on your side. The burden falls on you as the injured victim in an accident to show that another party is at fault for your collision. Truck accident claims can be complex in nature, with a variety of parties at fault for an accident. Some of these parties include the following:
- Truck drivers
- Trucking companies
- Manufacturers
- Cargo loaders
If your life has been negatively impacted by a truck accident, you should speak with a skilled Thorndale personal injury attorney that you can rely on.
Thorndale Truck Accident Attorneys
At Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys, we are here to help you through these difficult times as you work on your physical healing. As you work on your physical recovery, we will help address your financial losses so that you can get back on your feet. Having an attorney on your side can put you in the best position as you move forward. We will help you work toward the compensation you deserve during these difficult times. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Thorndale at (215) 600-0681 for more information on how we can help you at this time.
Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources to produce this post including local and state media and news sources, local and state police incident reports, social medial platforms as well as eyewitness accounts about serious accidents that take place in Pennsylvania. For that reason, if you find any information that is not correct, please contact Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys as soon as possible so that we can update the post with the most accurate information available. A post will be removed upon request.
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