A devastating crash on Gordonagle Trail in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, triggered a mass casualty response on Friday, June 13. The incident involved a pickup truck, an SUV, and a car towing a large metal object. Fire officials reported that approximately 10 people were injured in the multi-vehicle collision.
The crash scene was chaotic, with a silver GMC pickup truck showing significant damage and deployed airbags. A Jeep SUV was severely crumpled from a head-on impact, while a car towing heavy metal equipment lost a wheel during the collision. The pickup truck had apparently struck the SUV with great force, pushing it into a roadside bridge. The impact was so severe that the pickup truck caught fire briefly before firefighters extinguished the flames.
Emergency responders from multiple units, including Schuylkill EMS, Minersville EMS, and Tremont EMS, quickly arrived on the scene. They assessed and treated the victims, transporting them to local hospitals. Two helicopters were dispatched directly to the crash site to airlift patients, while a third patient was flown from a local emergency room.
The severity of the crash prompted a mass casualty incident declaration, with crews working diligently to investigate the cause and clear the debris. Gordonagle Trail was closed for several hours during the response and investigation.
This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
