First responders shut down part of Route 130 in Penn Township Wednesday night as they worked to free a person from a vehicle surrounded by live wires, according to Westmoreland County 911.
The crash near the intersection of Pleasant Valley Road happened around 8:25 when the vehicle struck a power pole, according to 911.
The car was heavily damaged and the driver was trapped inside. It took first responders more than an hour to free the driver. They were unable to approach the vehicle at first because of numerous downed live wires, according to 911.
West Penn Power arrived shortly after 9 p.m. to shut off the power. The patient was out of the vehicle by 9:30 p.m.
The driver was taken by ambulance to the hospital The extent and severity of the driver’s injuries are unknown.
Harrison City Volunteer Fire Department and others responded.
Route 130 was shut down in both directions as of 11:45 p.m. Wednesday
