Philadelphia, PA (January 29, 2026) – Emergency responders were dispatched to a vehicle incident near police headquarters on Arch St in Center City on January 28 after reports indicated a person was trapped inside a car. The call came in around 5:20 p.m., prompting a swift response from both law enforcement and fire rescue crews.
Initial communications suggested the individual was trapped in the back of a vehicle near the Police Detention Unit (PDU) area, located just blocks from police headquarters. Crews worked to safely access the vehicle and assess the person inside. While the condition of the trapped individual has not yet been confirmed, emergency teams treated the situation as a priority rescue.
The surrounding area experienced brief activity disruptions as responders operated near a secure facility.
Authorities have not released further details regarding how the person became trapped or whether the incident involved a collision or another type of vehicle malfunction.
We send our best wishes to the individual involved and hope for a safe recovery.
