A two-car accident Tuesday afternoon knocked down a traffic signal at the corner of South Broad and Hancock Streets, according to the Lansdale Police Department.
At approximately 2:06 p.m., police responded to a vehicle accident at the intersection. An investigation found that one of the involved vehicles proceeded through the intersection against a steady red signal.
An involved driver was transported by ambulance for treatment of their injuries. Charges are pending following further investigation, according to police.
The traffic light at the intersection sustained damage and was repaired by Lansdale Electric with assistance from Lansdale Public Works and Armour & Sons Electric. The roadway was closed by fire police for several hours while a new light was installed.
The Volunteer Medical Service Corps of Lansdale, Fairmount Fire Police, the Fire Dept. of Montgomery Township Fire Police and North Penn Fire Police assisted at the scene.
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