Upper Bern Township, PA (January 15, 2026) – A serious vehicle crash occurred on January 13 around 6:20 PM on I-78 Westbound near Mile Post 24.3 in Upper Bern Township. The incident involved one vehicle and resulted in entrapment, requiring emergency crews to work swiftly to extricate the driver.
Firefighters and paramedics arrived at the scene to assess the situation. The trapped individual was carefully freed from the vehicle and received immediate medical attention at the scene. Once stabilized, the individual was transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation and treatment. The extent of their injuries has not yet been released, but it is believed that the crash resulted in significant trauma.
Due to the nature of the crash, traffic on I-78 was temporarily impacted as emergency responders worked to clear the wreckage and secure the area. The investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing, and authorities have not yet disclosed any details about the factors that led to the crash.
Local law enforcement is asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information to assist with the investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured individual, and we hope for a full and speedy recovery.
