FNN Article Update © Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Images provided by Leesa Gallagher © Oct. 27, 2026. (Click on images to enlarge for easier viewing).
MANSFIELD, PA – A two vehicle accident lead the closure of Route 6 for nearly an hour in Mansfield Borough on Tuesday afternoon, October 27, 2026.
The crash had traffic backed up for over a mile on each side of the accident scene.
The crash was reported around 3:20 PM, along Route 6 near the intersection of Old Mainesburg Road close to Seven Mountains Media (WOGA/Bigfoot radio station).
Within minutes of being dispatched, a Mansfield ambulance unit quickly arrived on scene. Arriving ambulance personnel immediately confirmed that the two vehicles involved in accident had blocked both lanes of Route 6.
Early reports indicated one driver suffered minor injuries. However, both drivers refused further treatment and signed refusals.
Mansfield Hose Company fire apparatus, and Mansfield Borough Police also responded to the crash. Since the incident happened within the borough lines, local police will handle the investigation into the accident.
It was later learned that a Jeep Renegade and Ford truck were involved in this accident. Both vehicles were disabled and they had to be towed from scene. Winch Wizard Towing and American Truck Stop Towing assisted in removing the vehicles from the scene.
Route 6 was reopened to traffic around 4:20 PM.
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