Philadelphia, PA (February 1, 2022) – Injuries were reported in a tractor-trailer collision that took place on a highway in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning, February 1.
According to local officials, the accident happened in the westbound lanes of the Schuylkill Expressway around the area of the Vine Expressway. A tractor-trailer was traveling in the westbound lanes when it suddenly collided with one or more passenger vehicles in the area. The vehicles involved in the accident were badly damaged as a result.
Numerous responders, including paramedics and fire crews, were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those with injuries. Several victims sustained injuries due to the collision. The injured parties were taken to local hospitals for treatment. Their identities and conditions are not yet known.
Due to the severity of the collision, a portion of the roadway was blocked in the westbound lanes until police cleared the scene.
No further details have been released but the investigation into the accident continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania
Trucks are some of the largest vehicles on our roads in the entire state of Pennsylvania. This means that, when accidents happen involving these vehicles, serious results occur. In 2015, it was reported that approximately 7,465 truck accidents took place in Pennsylvania, with 130 leading to serious injuries and many more leading to fatalities. Facing injuries caused by a truck accident might be one of the most difficult things that you have ever endured. This is due to the fact that these accidents lead to many serious injuries. If you have been severely injured in a truck-related accident, you may wonder where you can turn. It is important that you speak with an attorney that you can rely on during these challenging times.
The aftermath of a truck accident can impact your life in a variety of ways. Because these claims can be incredibly complex, it is important that you speak with a Philadelphia truck accident lawyer as soon as possible. You could find that many parties are at fault for your accident, including any of the following:
- Truck drivers
- Trucking companies
- Manufacturers
- Cargo loaders
Tractor-trailer collisions require an in-depth knowledge of Pennsylvania laws. If you have sustained injuries in a truck accident, you should have the assistance of a Philadelphia personal injury lawyer on your side to assist you.
Philadelphia Truck Accident Attorneys
Our attorneys at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys are here to help you after you have been hurt in a truck accident that is not your fault. Our attorneys have years of experience handling these claims and will assist you every step of the way when it comes to your claim. We will help you hold liable parties accountable for the harm that they have caused you in an accident. You should never have to stand alone after you have been hurt in a truck accident that is not your fault. Please contact a truck accident attorney in Philadelphia at (215) 600-0681 for more information on how we can assist you.
Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources to produce this post including local and state media and news sources, local and state police incident reports, social medial platforms as well as eyewitness accounts about serious accidents that take place in Pennsylvania. For that reason, if you find any information that is not correct, please contact Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys as soon as possible so that we can update the post with the most accurate information available. A post will be removed upon request.
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