A truck accident that involved a Summit Township snowplow and a car has sent two injured people to a local hospital.

According to county officials, the Summit Township snowplow was being driven southbound on Route 99 at around 6:30 a.m. on Friday. Police say the snow plow was attempting a left hand turn when a northbound driver lost control of their vehicle and crashed into the plow. The impact sent the car flying over an embankment on the side of the road. 

State police reported that one person was trapped in the vehicle for a number of minutes and had to be rescued. Both people in the car were taken to UPMC Hamot. Their conditions are currently unknown. Police will not release any more information about the people involved in the accident until the investigation in complete.

Making sudden lane changes and turns in snowy condition is a recipe for disaster. If you have to drive during inclement weather, it is important that you make yourself aware of your surroundings throughout your drive. Checking mirrors constantly and paying close attention to what others around you are doing while keeping your eyes on the road ahead is not always easy, but it can save your life.

Source: YourErie.com, "Two People Injured After Car, Snowplow Accident" 10 January 2014