FNN Article with images © Tuesday, November 10, 2026. (Click on images to enlarge).
CHARLESTON TOWNSHIP, PA – A two vehicle crash injured one driver and closed down Route 6 for slightly over an hour on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
The accident occurred along Route 6 at its intersection with Route 660 around 4:20 PM in Charleston Township, PA.
The Tioga County 911 Center received multiple calls about the crash and it was noted that one person was confined inside one of the vehicles and one person was complaining of chest pain.
Early reports indicated that a Subaru and a mini van were involved in the incident. Both vehicles were blocking the roadway.
Wellsboro Fire Department sent out Engine 1-1, Rescue 1-8 also two ambulances out of Wellsboro, along with Medics responded to the scene. Pennsylvania State Police were also notified and responded to the incident.
Wellsboro fire personnel arrived at the intersection at 4:23 PM and confirmed that there were two vehicles involved and that one patient was confined. The firefighter also announced that Route 6 was closed at that time.
By 4:30 PM an ambulance and Medic unit both arrived on scene. EMS personnel started checking over the patients and evaluating them.
Traffic conditions were provided by those drivers stuck in traffic. FNN was told that Route 6 traffic coming from Mansfield was backed up all the way down to the newest Dollar General store. Also traffic from Wellsboro towards Mansfield was reported to be backed up all the way past Wellsboro Equipment. Vehicles were said to have been directed to turn around as of 4:30 PM.
Wellsboro units and firefighters arrived on scene and by 4:38 PM extrication was underway. Firefighters carefully assisted the individual who was confined inside one of the vehicles. The person trapped inside the vehicle was taken out with the use of the Jaws of Life. The individual was freed from the vehicle by 4:57 PM.
Cooper’s Towing Service arrived at the crash site by 5:04 PM.
Shortly after 5:08 PM, one person was transported to UPMC Wellsboro Hospital for treatment and further evaluation at the emergency department.
The two vehicles were removed by Cooper’s Towing and the roadway was cleared by 5:24 PM. Route 6 reopened in both directions at that time and all fire crews were able to head back to their station.
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