According to NBC affiliate WBRE-TV, the crash happened around 6:30 p.m. outside the Department of Toxicology restaurant and left several injured when the driver plowed into a crowd along West 2nd Street. Geisinger Medical Center, in nearby Danville, admitted 13 patients by mid-night, spokeswoman Natalie Buyny said by email. The condition of the injured was not available. “As of 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, Geisinger is providing care to 13 patients from an incident in Berwick. Staff assesses and triages patients for appropriate care,” Geisinger spokeswoman Natalie Buyny wrote in a statement. In a Facebook post, the Toxicology Department, the restaurant where the fundraiser was held, said they will be closing their doors until further notice. “Today was an absolute tragedy. We will be closed until further notice. Please respect our privacy while we grieve and try to process the events that occurred. Thank you,” the restaurant wrote. Police said the car plowed into the crowd as they attended an event to benefit the victims of the Nescopeck house fire that killed seven adults and three children last week. Among those killed in the house fire were seven adults and three children ages 5, 6 and 7. There is no word yet on what caused the crash or the conditions of the victims in Berwick. This story is developing. Check back for updates.
