Police: 2 teens rescued from burning car crash

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Two teenagers were rescued from a burning car accident that happened Monday afternoon in West Hempfield Township.

Police said Christopher Johns, 18, of Landisville, Pa. was driving east on Old Harrisburg Pike with a 17-year-old passenger from Columbia, Pa. when they traveled off of the roadway. The car then went down an embankment where it struck a tree and burst into flames.

Johns and his passenger were pulled to safety by passing motorists, police said. They were taken to Lancaster General Hospital with severe injuries.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has more information should call 717-285-5191.

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