Montgomery County

2 killed in vehicle carrier crash along Route 202 in Montco

The Montgomery County Coroner's Office said two people were killed when a tractor-trailer carrying vehicles was involved in a crash along Route 202 and Horsham Road in Montgomery Township on Monday

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Municipal crews are working to clear a deadly crash along Route 202 in Montgomery Township involving a tractor-trailer carrying a load of vehicles.

According to the Montgomery County Coroner's Office, two people were killed in the incident.

Officials advised drivers to avoid Route 202 between Horsham and County Line roads, as crews worked to clear the crash.

Just before 8 p.m. an alert was sent out saying the 202 Parkway is now open between Horsham and County Line roads.

The incident is believed to have happened just before noon when a truck carrying vehicles was involved in a crash with another vehicle.

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NBC10's SkyForce10 could see an overturned vehicle on the roadway shortly after the crash, along with another vehicle, that appeared to be heavily damaged, in the grass along the roadside.

As of about 3:45 p.m., traffic did not appear to be getting by and the road was closed in the area of the crash.

Officials said that a walking trail nearby was also closed due to this incident.

Officials have not yet detailed what may have caused this crash, and they have not provided any further information on the individuals who were killed in this incident.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing, officials said.

This is a breaking news story. It will be updated as new information becomes available.

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