Several people have been injured after a car reportedly slammed into a crowd Saturday evening at a fundraiser in Berwick, Pennsylvania.
The Intoxicology Department was holding a day-long fundraiser to benefit families of the Nescopeck fire victims, according to WNEP ABC-16. The cause of the wreck, whether accidental or intentional, is unknown. The medical conditions of the victims hasn't been released, nor have their names. The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. ET.
The name of the suspect, who has reportedly been apprehended, hasn't been released either.
There have been reports online that three helicopters were in the area, and that a fourth was requested, along with a heavy presence of first responders. A report on the Twitter feed of 12 County (PA) Fire Wire/News Page stated that a black Honda fled the scene, went across the river and was involved in another incident in which the driver used a hammer to beat a female.
The driver is reportedly in custody.
Berwick Mass Casualty: Car Allegedly Drives Into Crowd at Fundraising Event (newsweek.com)
The Intoxicology Department was holding a day-long fundraiser to benefit families of the Nescopeck fire victims, according to WNEP ABC-16. The cause of the wreck, whether accidental or intentional, is unknown. The medical conditions of the victims hasn't been released, nor have their names. The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. ET.
The name of the suspect, who has reportedly been apprehended, hasn't been released either.
There have been reports online that three helicopters were in the area, and that a fourth was requested, along with a heavy presence of first responders. A report on the Twitter feed of 12 County (PA) Fire Wire/News Page stated that a black Honda fled the scene, went across the river and was involved in another incident in which the driver used a hammer to beat a female.
The driver is reportedly in custody.
Berwick Mass Casualty: Car Allegedly Drives Into Crowd at Fundraising Event (newsweek.com)
