Black Ice Closes Route 209 After Two Car Crash

7:28 AM - 12/27/2009 - (Carbon County - Franklin Township, PA) Route 209 in Franklin Township had to be closed for a two car crash with injuries. The cause of the accident was a result of black ice on the roadway. A south bound Chevrolet Monte Carlo lost control on ice coated roadway. The car slid sideways and struck a north bound Saturn SUV. After impact with the SUV the Monte Carlo struck the guide rail and went back across the north and south bound lanes and came to a stop. The driver of the Monte Carlo sustained injuries as a result of the collision. The accident occurred just north of the LaRose's Roller Skating Rink. The Franklin Township Fire Police closed the roadway until the accident scene was cleared and waited for Penn DOT to apply anti-skid material. Responding to the scene was the Franklin Township Fire Department, Lehighton State Police and the Lehighton Ambulance. An off duty Tamaqua police officer came upon the scene just after it occurred and assisted at the scene. Scene cleared at 9:00 AM.

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[r0bz0rly]

this isn't pokemon music.

[CoyoteInterceptor]

wait till you get the fucking bill were i come from thats all free

[joevb4013]

BUDDAH!!!!!! at 0:56

[crazydevil360]

was the car still runing?