MUHLENBERG TOWNSHIP, Berks County, Pa., Nov. 9, 2026 — A crash with injuries was reported on Saturday, November 7, at the intersection of North 5th Street and the ramp to Route 12 westbound in Muhlenberg Township, according to a local emergency dispatch log.
The crash happened at the intersection where North 5th Street meets the on-ramp to Route 12 westbound. At least one person was reportedly hurt, though the extent of the injuries has not been released.
Emergency crews responded to the scene under a priority dispatch designation. It is not yet known how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash.
No further details, including names or conditions of those involved, have been released. The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation.
We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full and speedy recovery.
Local Crash Information for Muhlenberg Township, PA
The crash was reported on Route 12 in Muhlenberg Township. For more crash news from the area, see our latest Berks County crash news.
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