{"id":307144,"date":"2026-10-15T11:08:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T11:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/307144\/"},"modified":"2026-10-15T11:08:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T11:08:11","slug":"vehicle-bursts-into-flames-on-pa-turnpike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/307144\/","title":{"rendered":"Vehicle bursts into flames on Pa. Turnpike"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792062489_128_0fc62f76-9c32-48f8-a76c-82791a1f8782_1747319648.jpeg\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" alt=\"Rachael Lardani\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>RAPHO TOWNSHIP, Pa. \u2014<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"0\">A commercial vehicle burst into flames on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lancaster County early Thursday. <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"1\">Video above: Vehicle engulfed in flames. <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"2\">It happened at the I-76 westbound entry ramp at Exit 266, Lebanon\/Manheim Interchange, in Rapho Township at 5:26 a.m. Thursday. <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"3\">Dispatchers said the vehicle was reported to be a type of tractor-trailer. <\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3d503d18-c32e-4645-af17-6cbe6cb00769.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" draggable=\"true\" class=\"css-fphibt\"\/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3d503d18-c32e-4645-af17-6cbe6cb00769.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"css-hr9vxw\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"5\">The vehicle was engulfed in flames and sent a thick plume of smoke into the air.  <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"6\">Several explosions can also be seen in the video above.   <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"7\">Emergency crews remain at the scene. It&#8217;s unclear if anyone was injured. <\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/9645c0d8-e34b-4258-b42f-3a1a56ccdc82.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" draggable=\"true\" class=\"css-fphibt\"\/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/9645c0d8-e34b-4258-b42f-3a1a56ccdc82.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"css-hr9vxw\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"9\">Traffic is restricted in the area. Drivers are advised to be alert and use caution. <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"10\">Pennsylvania State Police are investigating. <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"11\">WGAL is working to learn more. Stay with us for updates. <\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/34cceefe-68a0-45bf-b72c-91bf74940175.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" draggable=\"true\" class=\"css-fphibt\"\/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/34cceefe-68a0-45bf-b72c-91bf74940175.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"css-hr9vxw\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This content is imported from infogram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"14\">See news happening? 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