26-vehicle pileup in eastern Pennsylvania leaves several injured

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Several people were injured after a snow squall sparked at least 26 vehicles to crash in Pennsylvania.

The accident occurred on U.S. Route 222 in Wyomissing at about 1:25 p.m. ET and blocked all southbound lanes on the busy highway. Vehicles involved include at least two big rigs, a dump truck and a large box truck.   

Berks County Dispatch confirmed that the accident was weather-related but will have to investigate the exact cause.

At least 17 ambulances were sent to the scene, dispatch said.  A Level 2 Mass Casualty Incident was declared meaning up to 25 people could be hurt, NBC Philadelphia reported.

https://www.nbcnews.com/card/26-vehicle-pileup-eastern-pennsylvania-leaves-several-injured-n964881

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