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Woman dies in two-vehicle crash on New Holland Pike in Lancaster County

The crash occurred on the 2100 block of New Holland Pike, which was closed for several hours while investigators reconstructed the crash.
Credit: Associated Press/David Zalubowski

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Update, 1:30 p.m. (April 26): Manheim Township Police say the driver of one of the vehicles, a 29-year-old Mount Joy woman, died at an area hospital of injuries sustained in the crash. 

Police have not yet released her identity.

The two occupants of the second vehicle suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to a local hospital for treatment, police say.

According to police, the 29-year-old Mount Joy woman was traveling east on New Holland Pike (Route 23) near the intersection of Landis Valley Road when her vehicle veered into the oncoming lane and struck another vehicle traveling westbound head-on.

The roadway was closed for several hours so investigators could reconstruct the crash scene.  

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact the Manheim Township Police Department 717-569-6401.

Previously

A two-vehicle crash has closed Route 23 at the Conestoga River on Friday night, according to police.

Authorities say the crash happened in the 2000 block of New Holland Pike, which is west of the Conestoga River, between Manheim and East Lampeter Township.

Emergency dispatch said there were injuries. The extent of those injuries is unknown at this time.

Police say investigators are on scene determining the cause of the crash and will have the roadway closed for several hours. 

Motorists should avoid this area and plan alternate routes of travel, officials said.

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