CONEWAGO TOWNSHIP, York County, Pa., Oct. 28, 2026 — A crash with injuries closed part of East Canal Road in Conewago Township on Monday morning, October 26, fire dispatch records show. The wreck was reported near the intersection with Jug Road and Hickory Ridge Circle.
Dispatch logs show the call came in shortly before 9:10 a.m. for a motor vehicle accident with injuries in the 400 block of East Canal Road. Fire Station 26 and EMS Station 6 were sent to the scene, according to the dispatch report.
The number of vehicles involved and the extent of injuries have not been released. It's unclear how many people were hurt or whether anyone was taken to a hospital.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. No further details were available from the initial dispatch report.
We wish those injured a full recovery.
More Crash News from York County
This crash happened at Jug Road and Hickory Ridge Circle in Conewago Township, Pennsylvania. For other recent crashes near Conewago Township, Pennsylvania, visit our York County accident news page.
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What to Do After a Car Accident in Conewago Township, PA
If you're involved in a crash in Conewago Township, start by checking yourself and any passengers for injuries, then move to safety if the vehicle is drivable. Call 911 so police and EMS can respond and document the scene. Even if you feel fine, some injuries, like whiplash or internal bruising, don't show symptoms right away, so a medical evaluation within a day or two is a good idea. Keep copies of any police report, medical records, and photos of vehicle damage, since these details can be hard to reconstruct later. Giving yourself time to rest and follow up with a doctor matters as much as handling the paperwork.
