Young Township, PA (June 28, 2025) – A violent two-vehicle collision in Young Township Friday afternoon left multiple people injured after the impact scattered debris across the intersection and required emergency crews to free trapped occupants.

According to reports, the crash happened at about 4:22 p.m. on June 27 at the intersection of Route 536 and Route 36. All three Punxsutawney fire companies were dispatched following scanner reports that initially described an explosion at the scene. While there was no actual explosion, the collision was so severe that both vehicles were torn apart, sending plastic and debris in all directions.

Firefighters worked quickly to extricate all the occupants from the wrecked vehicles. Jefferson County EMS transported the injured individuals to local hospitals for further treatment. The specific number of victims and the extent of their injuries have not yet been released, but authorities confirmed that everyone involved received emergency medical care.

Local officials are investigating what caused the crash and urge drivers to use caution when traveling through the intersection.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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