At 3:45 PM the Alpha Fire Co. was dispatched to N. Atherton St. and Stevenson Rd. in Patton Township for a vehicle accident with entrapment.  Engine 510, 514, and Rescue 518 responded within minutes of the call.

Engine 514 arrived on scene first and reported a two vehicle accident head on with entrapment in both vehicles.  Engine 510 and Rescue 518 arrived shortly afterward and Assistant Chief S. Kauffman assumed command of the incident.

Crews began vehicle stabilization and extrication of both drivers.  Both drivers were extricated and transported to Mt. Nittany Medical Center by Centre LifeLink EMS.

The cause of the accident is unknown and is currently under investigation by the Patton Township Police.

During the incident N. Atherton St. was closed to all traffic.  Traffic was being rerouted down Rt. 550 and Grays Woods Blvd.