Trash truck crash, fire causing Route 202 mess

WEST WHITELAND, Pa. - July 23, 2008 The crash happened just before 1 p.m. along northbound Route 202 in West Whiteland.

Police tell Action News the truck apparently lost control, ran off the highway just north of Boot Road, drove down into a wooded section near the road and then caught fire, trapping the driver inside.

Rescue efforts are still underway. A medical helicopter is standing by to transport the driver once he is freed.

There's no word how long police expect northbound Route 202 to remain closed.

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