Several people were injured Saturday afternoon when a large tree branch fell on their car in Franklin township.

The incident occurred just after 3 p.m. as they were traveling south on Route 209.

The branch took out both the front windshield and rear window.

The victims were treated at the scene by Lehighton paramedics before being transported to St. Luke’s trauma center. Franklin township police are investigating the incident.

Reportedly the victims are from Coaldale.