LOWER GWYNEDD

Vehicle fire forces closure of Sumneytown Pike in Lower Gwynedd

The fire occurred at 8:15 p.m. on March 24 along the 1700 block of Sumneytown Pike

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Monday, March 25, 2024

An older-style Chevrolet Blazer was engulfed in flames Sunday night in Lower Gwynedd Township, causing Sumneytown Pike to be closed between DeKalb Pike/202 and Swedesford Road, according to reports from the scene.

North Penn Volunteer Fire Company responded to the scene at 1712 Sumneytown Pike near William Penn Inn shortly after 8:15 p.m., according to Montgomery County Active Incidents.

Fire Department of Montgomery Township and Lower Gwynedd Township Police assisted at the scene.

There was no EMS response necessary, per reports. An unidentified person believed to be the driver was safe outside of the vehicle.

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Tony Di Domizio

Tony Di Domizio is the Managing Editor of NorthPennNow, PerkValleyNow, and CentralBucksNow. Email him at tony@accessgmt.com. Tony graduated from Kutztown University, with a degree in English/Professional Writing and Electronic Media. He went on to serve as a reporter and editor for various news organizations, including Lansdale Patch/AOL and The Reporter in Lansdale. A fourth-generation Lansdalian, he attended North Penn High School, graduating in 1998. He's interviewed Jesse Spano, and the co-creator of The Joker, and is two degrees of separation from The King (of Rock).