Car into house

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A vehicle accident with entrapment occurred this afternoon when a car crashed into the front porch of a residence at 901 Park Avenue.  Emergency crews cut off the top of the car to free the three occupants, who were then taken by ambulance to Lancaster General Hospital.




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Anonymous said…
Lancaster Online incorrectly reported the address for this accident. It was not 42 South Ninth Street, it was on the corner of Park Avenue and South Ninth Streets. The house that was hit was 901 Park Avenue. This is clearly visible in your photos Cole.
March 3, 2014 at 8:42 PM
Joe Lintner said…
Right, and that's the way I reported it. I nailed it. They missed it.
March 4, 2014 at 4:07 AM
Anonymous said…
to Lancaster Newspapers Columbia is all the same - just pick an address - and if it is anything at all bad - blow it up and make it a big headline
March 4, 2014 at 10:42 AM
Anonymous said…
It was dispatched as south Ninth street on county radio.

Hence the newspaper thing.

--FMB
March 4, 2014 at 5:11 PM
Anonymous said…
I think this is the 2nd time a car hit this porch this season. Last week a car hit a tree near the same place. Cars travel well over the speed limit on 9th St.

Has anyone heard what caused the accident or how the occupants of the crash are doing?
March 5, 2014 at 8:17 AM
Joe Lintner said…
I didn't hear what caused it. I can't help wondering if texting was a factor.
March 5, 2014 at 9:10 AM
Anonymous said…
I think it was a mis-calculation
March 5, 2014 at 11:27 PM
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