First responders spend 2 hours freeing person critically injured in Apollo crash - WPXI

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Apollo, Pennsylvania
intersection of 1st Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
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Incident type
Crash, Semi truck, Fire

Summary

Semi Truck Crash Apollo Pennsylvania in Apollo, Pennsylvania: Around 11 p.m. Friday, a truck crashed near the intersection of 1st Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in Apollo, Pennsylvania, striking two other cars and causing the truck to land on top of them. First responders, including multiple fire departments, rescue companies, EMS agencies, a tow company, two flight crews, and a trauma surgeon, spent approximately two hours working to free a person who was trapped inside their vehicle and was left in critical condition. At least two other people were injured and taken to local hospitals for further care. The crash also damaged a utility pole, leaving about 40 West Penn Power customers without service, and the Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the incident.

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First responders spend 2 hours freeing person critically injured in Apollo crash - WPXI

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