A two-vehicle crash at Schoenersville and Macada roads in Bethlehem trapped two people inside an overturned vehicle Wednesday night, prompting firefighters to cut away the car's roof to pull them free. Three people in all were taken to the hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening, and the busy intersection was shut down for part of the night as crews worked the scene.
The crash happened just after 9 p.m. at the intersection, according to WFMZ, which first reported the incident. Authorities who arrived on scene found two vehicles with significant damage, one of which had flipped onto its side, the outlet reported.
Firefighters Cut Through Roof to Free Trapped Pair
Two occupants were trapped inside the overturned vehicle, and the Bethlehem Fire Department rescued them, per the same account. To get them out, firefighters had to remove the vehicle's roof entirely, the report noted — a detail underscoring just how severe the impact left the car's frame.
EMS crews transported three people total to Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg for medical evaluation and treatment, the station reported. All three were said to have suffered non-life-threatening injuries, though no further details on their identities, ages, or specific conditions have been released.
Intersection Reopened Before 10:30 P.M.
The crash forced a shutdown of the Schoenersville and Macada roads intersection for a portion of the night as rescue crews worked to free the trapped occupants and clear the damaged vehicles. The roadway reopened to traffic just before 10:30 p.m., according to the report.
Details on what caused the crash, including which vehicle or driver may have been at fault, have not been released. The story was originally reported by WFMZ-TV and republished by Tioga Publishing.
