POHATCONG TOWNSHIP, PA — Investigators are trying to figure how a Honda sedan carrying a woman and two children became wedged underneath a tractor-trailer in Pohatcong Township, Pennsylvania.

Three people were injured when a Honda became wedged underneath a semi trailer in Pohatcong Township, PA on August 10, 2012. Photo credit: Express-Times

The accident occurred at about 1:00 a.m on Friday morning, August 10, at Route 22 East and New Brunswick Avenue in Pohatcong Township.

According to LehighValleyLive.com, the three victims were extricated and transported to St. Luke’s University Hospital in Fountain Hill. The driver of the semi truck appeared to be uninjured. The Warren County Serious Accident Reconstruction Team arrived at the scene to investigate the accident.

Map showing location of semi truck accident in Pohatcong Township at the intersection of New Brunswick Ave and Route 22 East on August 10, 2012 where a Honda became wedged underneath a semi trailer.

Officials reported that the driver of the sedan was initially unconscious following the 1:00 a.m. accident. Updated conditions were not available as of 6:30 a.m., according to police officer Mike Cozze.

The big rig truck is owned by Smithway Motor Express Inc. in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

The incident remains under investigation at this time.


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