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Three cars collide in Tamaqua

Traffic on Route 309 northbound in Tamaqua was rerouted Thursday after a three-car collision.

Emergency responders were dispatched at 6 p.m. to the 200 block of Pine Street for a report of a multiple-vehicle crash withinjuries.The crash involved a Chevrolet Cavalier, Jeep Liberty and a third vehicle, with cars ending up on both sides of the road.Airbags deployed and one passenger was thrown into the windshield.However, police said all drivers and passengers refused medical treatment at the scene.Responding were the Tamaqua Fire Department, Tamaqua Rescue, Tamaqua Community Ambulance and Tamaqua fire police.Flatbed haulers were summoned from Ziegler's Repair and Towing, Tamaqua, and Krajcirik's Automotive, Lansford, to remove the vehicles.The investigation is being conducted by officers Michael Hobbs and Karl Harig.Police indicated charges will be filed.

DONALD R. SERFASS/TIMES NEWS Ronny Ziegler of Ziegler's Repair and Towing, Tamaqua, spreads absorbent material along Route 309 in Tamaqua Thursday after a three-car collision. All occupants refused medical treatment at the scene.