HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A gravel truck and van crashed in Westmoreland County on Thursday.
Westmoreland County dispatchers said emergency crews were called to Route 119 near Technology Drive in Hempfield Township at 2:04 p.m.
A gravel truck was rolled onto its driver’s side and a van was resting with heavy damage to its rear.
Dispatchers said one person was taken to a hospital from the scene.
Members of the Fort Allen Volunteer Fire Company said the driver of the truck was trapped inside when they arrived. Firefighters used an air chisel to cut through the roof flap and rescue them.
It took 21 minutes to get to the driver.
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