Manheim Twp, PA (January 12, 2026) – A serious crash involving a passenger vehicle and a tractor-trailer left one person trapped on Route 283 East near Little Conestoga Creek on Monday. The collision occurred in Manheim Township and prompted a full emergency response due to the reported entrapment.
Rescue crews arrived on scene to find one patient pinned inside the smaller vehicle. Fire and EMS personnel worked to extricate the individual while simultaneously assessing injuries. The extent of the person’s condition has not been officially released, but the nature of the entrapment indicates the injuries may have been severe.
Traffic along the eastbound lanes of Route 283 was likely impacted as first responders secured the area and began rescue operations. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and no further information has been shared regarding the status of the tractor-trailer driver.
Authorities are continuing to examine the scene and gather details related to how the collision occurred.
We send our thoughts to the injured individual and hope for a full and swift recovery.
