Out-of-control truck crashes into playground in the Kingsessing section of Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- An out-of-control truck crashed into a playground on Tuesday afternoon in the Kingsessing section of Philadelphia.

It happened in the area of 55th Street and Kingsessing Avenue by the S. Weir Mitchell Elementary School.

Officials say the truck hit at least three vehicles before overturning.

Initial reports are that the truck was carjacked a few blocks away, and the driver crashed while fleeing.

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A person was trapped in one of the vehicles involved after the crash.

There was no immediate word on the number or severity of any injuries.

Stay with Action News and 6abc.com as this story develops.