One injured in Rush crash

At least one person was injured Thursday evening when involved in a crash in Rush Township.

The incident occurred just after 6 p.m. along Route 309. It appeared a sport utility vehicle was traveling south and stopped to make a left turn onto Pine Avenue when it was struck from behind.

At least one of the occupants was treated at the scene by members of the Tamaqua Community ambulance before being transported to St. Luke’s Miners campus in Coaldale.

Hometown fire police maintained traffic control at the scene. Rush Township police are investigating the incident.