MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, York County, Pa., Nov. 1, 2026 — Emergency crews responded to a crash with injuries on I-83 northbound near mile marker 22.2 on Thursday afternoon, October 29, between the North George Street and West Locust Lane interchanges, according to dispatch logs.
The call came in shortly after 1:40 p.m. for a motor vehicle crash with injuries, logged as a second-alarm response in the area. Dispatch records list a multi-unit response including engine, ladder and rescue crews along with two medic units, suggesting at least one person needed treatment, though the number and extent of any injuries have not been released.
Fire and EMS crews from multiple York County stations were sent to the scene, along with a fire police unit, which typically indicates lane closures or traffic control were needed on the interstate. It is not known how many vehicles were involved or whether any lanes remained blocked after crews cleared the scene.
No information on the cause of the crash, potential impairment or road conditions at the time has been released. The incident remains under review, and further details may come from York County emergency officials as they become available.
Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and we wish them a full recovery.
Intersection Safety in Pennsylvania
The crash was reported at North George Street and West Locust Lane in Manchester Township. Readers following crash news in York County can find more about intersections across the state on our guide to Pennsylvania intersections.
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