A vehicle went over an embankment and crashed into a tree in Forward Township early Friday morning, leaving the driver trapped inside until firefighters forced open a damaged door to pull him free. First responders were alerted to the wreck just before 6 a.m. along Mars-Evans City Road, where the car's front end ended up wedged against the tree.
According to WPXI, the driver reportedly told emergency crews he was trapped after the crash sent the vehicle off the roadway and down the embankment. Firefighters worked to force open the damaged door before getting him out to waiting medics, the station reported.
Images Show Extent of the Damage
The timing of the alert, just before 6 a.m., came per the Callery Volunteer Fire Co., which responded to the scene. The department shared photos of the wrecked vehicle on social media showing its front end crumpled into the tree trunk, images that can be viewed through the Callery Volunteer Fire Company gallery.
What Remains Unknown
Officials have not released an independent incident report detailing the circumstances of the crash in Forward Township. As of Friday, it also remained unclear where the driver was taken for treatment or what his current condition is.
