On September 21, at 12:12 am Westfield, Knoxville, Clymer, and Harrison Valley were dispatched to Church St. E. Main St. for a vehicle that crashed into the post office with possible smoke in the building. Possibly three patients Valley and Ulysses were also dispatched

Pickup Truck Smashes Into Westfield Post Office

FNN Article © Saturday, September 21, 2024.

Crash images provided to FNN © Sept. 21, 2024.

WESTFIELD, PA – A pickup truck smashed into the Westfield Post Office located at 103 West Main Street just after midnight on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

Fire crews from Crary Hose Company responded, as did units from Knoxville-Deerfield Fire Company, Harrison Valley and two ambulances from Sabinsville and an ambulance from Ulysses all responded. A short time later, most Knoxville-Deerfield units were told to hold at their present location as Crary Hose Company personnel arrived at the accident scene by 12:17 AM. Fire units started arriving at the post office a short time later. Knoxville tanker responded in to the scene.

It was confirmed that a pickup truck traveled approximately 15 feet into the post office and smoke was reported inside that building after the crash.

Three individuals were inside the truck at the time of the collision into the building which also houses the Masonic Lodge.

Westfield firefighters were directed by Crary Hose Company fire chief to set up a collapse zone, and apparatus was moved back away from the building.

The integrity of the building was a concern and was checked as the gas and electric were shut off to the building. UGI and the local electric company were requested to the scene.

Firefighters were able to enter the building and check the second and third floor for issues.

By 12:36 AM West Main Street was shut down in both directions to traffic.

Westfield fire chief made note that the post office would need security as the front was wide open. Later a local post office representative arrived on scene at 1:14 AM. Around that same time, the okay was given that when crews were ready the pickup truck could be removed from the interior of the building.

According to a witness, the truck was traveling at a fast pace down Church Street and the black truck never slowed down or even tried to stop when it went through the intersection and plowed into the town’s post office.

As for injuries FNN was told that none of the occupants were injured in this accident. In fact, both Sabinsville ambulances were able to return to their station.

At 2:31 AM Route 49/W. Main Street was reopened to traffic, as fire crews awaited a crew from the electric company to arrive. At 3:00 AM the Penelec crew finally arrived on scene.

Crary Hose Company fire chief started breaking down command around 3:24 AM.

White’s Towing was said to have removed the vehicle from the post office and towed it away.

The post office suffered heavy damage and the building was finally secured. This allowed fire personnel from Crary Hose Company and Knoxville-Deerfield Fire Company the opportunity to be cleared from the scene by 4:01 AM.

Great job by all on scene. Remember to support your local fire and ambulance companies in 2024.

Station 5,6,20, Wellsboro Medics and 26 were dispatched to a MVC with injuries, vehicle into a building, with a smoke condition. Ambulance 26-6 and Chief 5-30 arrived with a vehicle into building with three injuries. Chief 5 arrived and assumed Command, crews from 5 and 6 set up a collapse zone, also had an additional ambulance from Tri-Town dispatched. 20 crews arrived assisted with patient care and secured utilities.UGI,Pen-Elect,and Boro crews were notified. 20 and 47 were released for a second call , why 5 and 6 crews shored up building building . PSP arrived to investigate the crash. All three patients refused treatment. Westfield Post Master arrived and building was turned over to her. Thanks to everyone who assisted!!!

Chief Goltz