CLAY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews responded to a serious vehicle accident with fire and reported entrapment at Route 322 and Wood Corner Road following a high-speed police chase, authorities confirmed.
According to initial reports, two vehicles were involved and both caught fire upon impact. First responders arrived to find three individuals on the ground at the scene. Fire and rescue units quickly worked to control the flames and provide medical assistance.
UPDATE: Officials have confirmed that all three patients sustained Class 1 injuries, indicating non-life-threatening conditions. The individuals were evaluated and treated by emergency medical personnel.
UPDATE: Due to the severity of the crash and ongoing investigation, Route 322 and Wood Corner Road will remain shut down for an extended period of time. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
UPDATE: Police have confirmed the crash occurred at the conclusion of a high-speed pursuit. The circumstances leading up to the chase and the cause of the collision remain under investigation.
Authorities are expected to release additional details as the investigation continues.
