BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three were sent to the hospital after a Columbia County crash on Saturday.
Authorities say the Bloomsburg Fire Department and Bloomsburg Township Police Department were called to the 900 block of Main Street, or Route 11, in Bloomsburg shortly after 11:30 a.m. after a reported crash.
Bloomsburg Fire Department Chief Scott McBride told 28/22 News crews found a sedan in the Southbound Lane of Route 11 that was trying to pass another vehicle making a turn.
In their attempt, Chief McBride says the sedan began to slide into the oncoming Northbound lane of traffic when the crash happened.
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In the aftermath of the crash, the passenger of the sedan was entrapped, and crews were able to get them out, Chief McBride explained.
Officials say three people were injured in the incident and were taken to Gesinger Danville shortly before 12:00 p.m.
Chief McBride says the roadway was closed to allow the Bloomsburg Police Department, with help from the Hemlock Police Department, to investigate what led to the crash.
Authorities say the scene was cleared at about 2:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon.
The Bloomsburg Township Police Department told 28/22 News the incident is under investigation.
