Evacuation recommended for some Doylestown residents after propane truck overturns

According to police, residents near Ferry Road and Old Iron Hill Road are advised to evacuate as of 10:51 a.m.

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A propane truck overturned in Doylestown, Pa., on October 26, 2023. (6abc)

This story originally appeared on 6abc.

Some residents in Doylestown, Bucks County were advised to evacuate their homes Monday morning after a propane truck overturned.

According to police, residents near Ferry Road and Old Iron Hill Road are advised to evacuate as of 10:51 a.m.

Police said the evacuation radius is 2,000 feet from the crash.

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Video from Chopper 6 showed the overturned truck off the side of the two-lane road.

“Your safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your cooperation in this emergency. Please share this information with your neighbors, friends, and family in the affected area,” police said in a news release.

The crash remains under investigation.

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