A crash involving multiple tractor-trailers injured one person and shut down a stretch of Interstate 81 in Cumberland County, according to PennDOT. Video above: WGAL Reporter Gabriel Thomas reports from the crash scene. Three tractor-trailers collided in the northbound lanes in Southampton Township near Exit 29, King Street/Route 174, around 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Below: Photos from the crash scene.PennDOT said one tractor-trailer was carrying raw chicken, and another one was hauling mail. One person was transported to the hospital, according to officials. The extent of their injuries is unknown. Video below: Crews work to clean up the crash scene. I-81 closure extendedAccording to PennDOT, the wreck left a large debris field scattered across the interstate. All lanes of Interstate 81 northbound are closed. Traffic is being directed off the highway at Exit 24, Fayette Street/Route 696, in Franklin County. The estimated time of reopening has been extended to 11:15 a.m. Traffic is severely backed up in the area. Expect delays. Stay with WGAL for updates as we learn more. Below: Video from the crash scene. See news happening? Send us your photos or videos if it’s safe to do so at https://www.wgal.com/upload.
SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. —
A crash involving multiple tractor-trailers injured one person and shut down a stretch of Interstate 81 in Cumberland County, according to PennDOT.
Video above: WGAL Reporter Gabriel Thomas reports from the crash scene.
Three tractor-trailers collided in the northbound lanes in Southampton Township near Exit 29, King Street/Route 174, around 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
Below: Photos from the crash scene.
PennDOT said one tractor-trailer was carrying raw chicken, and another one was hauling mail.
One person was transported to the hospital, according to officials. The extent of their injuries is unknown.
Video below: Crews work to clean up the crash scene.
I-81 closure extended
According to PennDOT, the wreck left a large debris field scattered across the interstate.
All lanes of Interstate 81 northbound are closed. Traffic is being directed off the highway at Exit 24, Fayette Street/Route 696, in Franklin County.
The estimated time of reopening has been extended to 11:15 a.m.
Traffic is severely backed up in the area. Expect delays.
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Traffic being detoured at Exit 24
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Tractor-trailer crash on I-81
Stay with WGAL for updates as we learn more.
Below: Video from the crash scene.
See news happening? Send us your photos or videos if it’s safe to do so at https://www.wgal.com/upload.