Monday, May 2, 2011

Accident mars Make-A-Wish truckers convoy

GETTYSBURG, PA -- Five people taking part in a truck convoy benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation were injured in a chain-reaction accident near here on Interstate 15 yesterday afternoon. 

According to the Pennsylvania State Police, a total of four vehicles were involved, all thought to be taking part in a 149-vehicle convoy.

Some victims were ejected through the windshield and run over. Firefighters rescued at least one trapped underneath a vehicle.