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Rollover crash highlights the importance of child car seats

The two children involved in the crash were spared from serious injuries due to being properly restrained with a seatbelt and child car seat.

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Editor's note: The video above originally aired on July 19.

Police say a rollover vehicle crash involving two children serves as a reminder of the importance of child car seats.

On Nov. 25, first responders were called to a two-vehicle crash on York Road at Lititz Pike in Manheim Township.

At the scene, crews found one of the cars on its roof.

Police said the overturned car belonged to a family of four, which included two children.

Officials stated that due to the children being properly secured with a seatbelt and child car seat, they didn't suffer any serious injuries.

Credit: Manheim Township Police Department

According to police, the accident is a reminder that properly restraining children in a correctly installed car seat can make the difference between going home or going to the hospital. 

Local police departments, along with the State Police, have officers who are trained to install child car seats correctly. 

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