Four people, including a child, are being treated for serious injuries after a morning crash on Route 30 near Belmont Road in Paradise Township, Lancaster County.
Police tell CBS 21 the driver of a Mitsubishi Galant was stopped at a red light when he was rear ended by a Toyota Corolla. Witnesses told police earlier they saw the Corolla speeding and passing cars in a No-Passing Zone.
After impact police say both cars spun out of control into the middle of the intersection. A third car, crossing the road was hit by one of the cars. Two adults and an 11-year-old in the Mitsubishi were seriously hurt. The child had to be cut out of the car and was flown to Penn State Hershey Medical Center. The driver who caused the crash was also taken to the hospital with major injuries.
Police continue to investigate the crash. Any witnesses are asked to call State Police in Lancaster.
______________________________________________An accident at Route 30 and Belmont Road has closed the highway in both directions. State police in Lancaster and the Paradise Fire Company are on the scene. There is no word yet of when Route 30 will be re-opened.