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Multiple Crashes Snarl Traffic On PA 581 East Near Camp Hill (DEVELOPING) Multiple Crashes Snarl Traffic On PA 581 East Near Camp Hill (DEVELOPING)
Multiple Crashes Snarl Traffic On PA 581 East Near Camp Hill (Developing) Two crashes along PA 581 eastbound caused major delays near Exit 5: US 15 S - US 11/15 N Gettysburg/Camp Hill on Monday, Dec. 2, leaving drivers stranded in long backups during the afternoon commute. The first crash occurred around 2:05 p.m., approximately one mile west of Exit 5, creating a traffic disruption expected to clear by 3:30 p.m., PennDOT said. Just 15 minutes later, a second crash near the exit led to lane restrictions anticipated to last until 3:45 p.m. Motorists traveling through the area are advised to find alternate routes as emergency crews work to clear the scene and inv…

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Rt 30 Reopens After Mass Casualty Tractor-Trailer Crash: PennDOT (UPDATE) Rt 30 Reopens After Mass Casualty Tractor-Trailer Crash: PennDOT (UPDATE)
Rt 30 Reopens After Mass Casualty Tractor-Trailer Crash: PennDOT (Update) A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle shut down Route 30 in both directions under the I-83 interchange in York County on Saturday, Nov. 30, authorities announced. The crash, which occurred just after 6 p.m., was deemed a mass casualty incident, meaning multiple patients required evaluation, according to PennDOT officials. Entrapment was reported at the scene, and ramps from I-83 north and south to Route 30 were also closed, PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler told the press. Traffic delays were reported on I-83 due to the multi-vehicle crash, as stated on 511PA. Cr…

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ATMs Unavailable At All PA Turnpike Service Plazas ATMs Unavailable At All PA Turnpike Service Plazas
ATMs Unavailable At All PA Turnpike Service Plazas Motorists traveling along the Pennsylvania Turnpike will find themselves without access to cash at service plazas, as all ATMs are currently out of service, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The issue stems from an unforeseen problem with the Turnpike's service provider, which is beyond the commission's control, according to the announcement. The outage is expected to affect all service plazas across the system until further notice. The PA Turnpike apologized for the inconvenience and thanked travelers for their understanding.

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One Hospitalized After Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-83: PennDOT One Hospitalized After Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-83: PennDOT
One Hospitalized After Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-83: PennDOT A multi-vehicle crash left one person hospitalized and caused major traffic delays on Interstate 83 North in York County, according to emergency dispatch on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. in the northbound lanes at Exit 40, Limekiln Road, in Fairview Township. The wreck blocked multiple lanes, forcing traffic to detour onto the Limekiln Road exit and travel along the shoulder. Emergency crews transported one person to a nearby hospital. Crews cleaned up spilled fuel and other vehicle liquids from the crash site, and the vehicles were towed fro. The scene. Pennsyl…

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Two Crashes Cause Delays On I-83 In South Central PA Two Crashes Cause Delays On I-83 In South Central PA
Two Crashes Cause Delays On I-83 In South Central PA Traffic delays plagued Interstate 83 in York County after two crashes in the northbound lanes on Wednesday morning, Nov. 20. The first crash occurred around 7:35 a.m., just 0.1 miles north of Exit 34 for Valley Green, according to PennDOT. Crews quickly cleared the scene, and all lanes reopened shortly after. The second crash, involving multiple vehicles, happened near Exit 32 for Route 382/Newberrytown around 7:50 a.m., Newberry Township officials confirmed. The left lane was closed, causing significant backups for several miles. By 9:30 a.m., traffic had eased, and all lanes were fully r…

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I-81 Crash Causes Traffic Delays In Central PA I-81 Crash Causes Traffic Delays In Central PA
I-81 Crash Causes Traffic Delays In Central PA A crash blocked the right lane of Interstate 81 northbound near Exit 44: Route 465/Plainfield in Dickinson Township on Wednesday, Nov. 20, around 6 a.m., PennDOT reported. The crash caused severe traffic backups in the area before crews cleared the scene, reopening all lanes by mid-morning. It remains unclear if anyone was injured in the incident. Drivers are encouraged to stay cautious as additional delays may persist.

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Crash Blocks Route 30 Lanes, Causes Major Delays In South Central PA Crash Blocks Route 30 Lanes, Causes Major Delays In South Central PA
Crash Blocks Route 30 Lanes, Causes Major Delays In South Central PA A crash involving a tractor-trailer and another vehicle is causing significant traffic delays on Route 30 in West Hempfield Township, authorities confirmed on Wednesday morning, Nov. 20. The accident occurred in the eastbound lanes near the Prospect Road exit around 6:30 a.m., according to dispatch. The tractor-trailer is reportedly stuck in a construction hole, completely blocking all eastbound lanes at Roosevelt Avenue in York City, dispatch said. Photos from the scene show the vehicle lodged in the construction area, leading to severe traffic backups. Police have been called to the scene…

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Brush Fire Shuts Down Route 30 East In York County Brush Fire Shuts Down Route 30 East In York County
Brush Fire Shuts Down Route 30 East In York County Route 30 eastbound was closed between Cool Springs Road and Route 462 due to a brush fire on Tuesday, Nov. 19, according to the York County Department of Emergency Services. Emergency crews responded to the scene around 3:32 p.m., prompting a full closure of the roadway in the Wrightsville and Hallam areas. Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze as of 3:35 p.m., with no injuries or damage reported at this time.  Drivers were advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes until the road reopened at 4:16 p.m. Check back here for possible updates.

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Explosion Injures One, Damages Vehicles At PA Turnpike Service Plaza Explosion Injures One, Damages Vehicles At PA Turnpike Service Plaza
Explosion Injures One, Damages Vehicles At PA Turnpike Service Plaza An explosion rocked the Blue Mountain Service Plaza on the Pennsylvania Turnpike early Tuesday, Nov. 19, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The blast occurred in the rear commercial vehicle parking lot of the westbound plaza at mile marker 202.5 in Hopewell Township, Cumberland County, at approximately 4:55 a.m., authorities said. A preliminary investigation revealed the explosion was caused by a propane leak inside a 2003 Ford RV with Delaware registration, troopers reported. The vehicle was destroyed in the incident. One person inside the RV was injured and transported by EMS to Pen…

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Fatal Motorcycle Crash Closes I-81 Ramp In Cumberland County: PennDOT Fatal Motorcycle Crash Closes I-81 Ramp In Cumberland County: PennDOT
Fatal Motorcycle Crash Closes I-81 Ramp In Cumberland County: PennDOT A motorcyclist was killed in a crash that closed an Interstate 81 ramp in Hampden Township on Saturday, Nov. 16, according to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler. The wreck happened around 6:45 a.m. on the southbound ramp to Route 581 Eastbound at Exit 59 (Route 581/Route 11/Camp Hill), officials said. Emergency crews responded to the scene, shutting down the ramp for several hours. The crash has since been cleared, and the ramp has reopened. No additional details about the victim or the cause of the crash have been released.

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WATCH: Truck Slam Into Historic Pennsylvania Bridge, Damaging Train Tracks WATCH: Truck Slam Into Historic Pennsylvania Bridge, Damaging Train Tracks
Watch: Truck Slam Into Historic Pennsylvania Bridge, Damaging Train Tracks A truck struck a historic railroad bridge in Seven Valleys Borough, causing significant damage to its train tracks and concrete pier structure, local officials said. The crash happened when the truck collided with the bridge, which has an 11-foot, 1-inch clearance, over Main Street on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Surveillance footage from The Valley Tavern on Cherry Street captured the impact. York County officials have since closed the bridge to all train traffic on the Northern Central Railway after observing a noticeable bow in the tracks above. However, the bridge remains safe for pedestrians an…

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Student, Trucker Injured In PA School Bus Crash: Police Student, Trucker Injured In PA School Bus Crash: Police
Student, Trucker Injured In PA School Bus Crash: Police A school bus and a passenger truck collided in Huntingdon Valley, prompting the closure of County Line Road in both directions, Lower Moreland Township Police announced on Thursday, Nov. 14. The crash happened at 311 County Line Road and Buxmont Road around 5:30 p.m., police said. Students were aboard the bus, and at least one sustained minor injuries. The truck driver, who required extrication, was taken to a hospital with moderate injuries. No updates on their condition were available as of Thursday evening. County Line Road remains closed between Pine Road and Bustleton Avenue as the Lo…

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Fatal Four-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down I-81 North In Lebanon County: PennDOT Fatal Four-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down I-81 North In Lebanon County: PennDOT
Fatal Four-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down I-81 North In Lebanon County: PennDOT A fatal crash has led to the closure of a section of Interstate 81 in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler announced on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. The collision occurred at around 2:40 a.m. in the northbound lanes near Exit 80, Route 743/Grantville/Hershey, in East Hanover Township, according to PennDOT's 511PA. The crash involved two passenger vehicles and two tractor-trailers—one transporting beer and the other carrying fertilizer, Schreffler explained. A coroner was called to the scene, with one fatality reported, according to Schreffler.…

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2 Injured In Tractor-Trailer Hauling Honey Flips On Route 222 In South Central PA 2 Injured In Tractor-Trailer Hauling Honey Flips On Route 222 In South Central PA
2 Injured In Tractor-Trailer Hauling Honey Flips On Route 222 In South Central PA A crash involving a tractor-trailer hauling honey closed Route 222 southbound in Lancaster County, disrupting morning commutes and injuring at least two people, authorities announced early Monday, Nov. 12. The accident happened in the southbound lanes of Route 222 in Brecknock Township, between the Adamstown exit and the Pennsylvania Turnpike at approximately 4:25 a.m., according to dispatchers and fire officials. A tractor-trailer collided with a car, flipping onto the smaller vehicle, photos from the scene show and dispatchers confirmed. Two people were transported to the hospit…

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Norfolk Southern Train Collides With Tractor-Trailer In Central PA Norfolk Southern Train Collides With Tractor-Trailer In Central PA
Norfolk Southern Train Collides With Tractor-Trailer In Central PA Emergency crews responded to a crash involving a train and a tractor-trailer in Dauphin County on Tuesday, Nov. 12, according to Norfolk Southern Railroad officials. The incident occurred at a crossing within Norfolk Southern's Rutherford Yard facility, near South 63rd Street, between Derry Street and Grayson Road in Swatara Township at approximately 7:45 a.m., county and railroad officials told Daily Voice.  No injuries have been reported, and responders are currently addressing the situation on-site. The Swatara Township Police Department has confirmed that the incident is unde…

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Flipped Equipment Closes Rt 222 Ramp In South Central PA (DEVELOPING) Flipped Equipment Closes Rt 222 Ramp In South Central PA (DEVELOPING)
Flipped Equipment Closes Rt 222 Ramp In South Central PA (Developing) Equipment rolled off a trailer at an ramp entering Route 222 ramp in Lancaster County on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 29, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation' 511PA traffic cameras. The equipment flipped over at the ramp to Route 222 South from Route 322 in Ephrata Township around 12 p.m., as shown on 511PA. The ramp closure is causing delays on Route 322.  Check back here for possible updates.

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Tractor-Trailer Rollover Cause Closure At PA Turnpike Ramp In Lancaster Tractor-Trailer Rollover Cause Closure At PA Turnpike Ramp In Lancaster
Tractor-Trailer Rollover Cause Closure At PA Turnpike Ramp In Lancaster A tractor-trailer rollover crash has caused a closure at the on-ramp for the Pennsylvania Turnpike/Interstate 76, officials said.  The tractor-trailer flipped at Colonel Howard Boulevard in the eastbound lanes leading to the PA Turnpike/I-76 entrance from Route 222 around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 28, according to East Cocalico Township police and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.  "Both lanes will be closed for approximately 1-2 hours," the police wrote in a release. There is no word of any injuries.  Check back here for possible updates. 

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DETOUR: Tractor-Trailer Flips On Central PA Road, PennDOT Officials Say DETOUR: Tractor-Trailer Flips On Central PA Road, PennDOT Officials Say
Detour: Tractor-Trailer Flips On Central PA Road, PennDOT Officials Say A tractor-trailer hauling wood has flipped over on a road in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials announced on Friday, Oct. 25.  The rollover crash happened on South River Road/PA Route 147 North and Peters Mountain Road/PA Route 225 South at Parmer's Road in Reed Township shortly after 9 a.m., as detailed by PennDOT. The area is closed in both directions between Mountain and Brumaker roads, according to PennDOT. "The closure could last into the evening and may impact afternoon commuters," the spokesperson said. Drivers are asked to find alternate route…

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Police ID VA Pick-Up Truck Driver, Pennsylvania Crane Operator Killed In Fiery I-83 Crash Police ID VA Pick-Up Truck Driver, Pennsylvania Crane Operator Killed In Fiery I-83 Crash
Police ID VA Pick-Up Truck Driver, Pennsylvania Crane Operator Killed In Fiery I-83 Crash New details have been released by Maryland State Police investigators after two people were killed in a crash involving a pick-up and mobile crane that shut down I-83 on Wednesday in Baltimore County. Ruther Glen, Virginia resident Kevin Johnson, 53, was driving the truck that lost control and struck the Peterbilt crane being operated by 61-year-old James Hutson, of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, officials say. Shortly after 2 p.m. on Oct. 23, Maryland State Police troopers were called to the northbound lanes of the interstate in Sparks Glencoe when the pick-up hauling a trailer was headi…

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Multi-Vehicle Crash Closed I-81 In Lebanon: PennDOT Multi-Vehicle Crash Closed I-81 In Lebanon: PennDOT
Multi-Vehicle Crash Closed I-81 In Lebanon: PennDOT A multiple-vehicle crash closed Interstate 81 in Lebanon County on Thursday morning, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Dave Thompson.  The crash was on I-81 South around mile marker 82.5, PennDOT's Thompson said in a statement at 12:16 p.m. The interstate is closed at Exit 85 - Route 934/Annville/Ft Indiantown Gap. A map showing the area of I-81 closed due to the crash. PennDOT "The closure is expected to last a while," Thompson said. The roadway reopened at 6:18 p.m., a spokesperson told us in an update statement. There was no word on any injuries, or h…

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Tractor-Trailer Fire Shutters Part Of PA Turnpike: PennDOT Tractor-Trailer Fire Shutters Part Of PA Turnpike: PennDOT
Tractor-Trailer Fire Shutters Part Of PA Turnpike: PennDOT A tractor-trailer caught on fire along the Pennsylvania Turnpike prompting a detour to be put in place on Tuesday, Oct. 22, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.  The fire broke out in Upper Allen Township near mile marker 234.7 around 2:09 p.m., according to PennDOT's 511PA.  The turnpike is closed at the Gettysburg interchange. There is a detour in place: Gettysburg Pike WB to Carlisle all traffic should take US 15 North to PA Rt. 581 West to Interstate 81 South to US 11 South — and then re-enter at the Carlisle Interchange 226/Old 16. Ther…

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Crash Blocking Part Of Rt 30 In Lancaster: PennDOT Crash Blocking Part Of Rt 30 In Lancaster: PennDOT
Crash Blocking Part Of Rt 30 In Lancaster: PennDOT A multi-vehicle crash has caused delays on Route 30 in Lancaster County on Tuesday, Oct. 22, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.  The crash happened in the westbound lanes just before the Route 283/Harrisburg/Lancaster exit in Manheim Township around 9:34 a.m. Traffic backed up in the area as emergency vehicles remained on the scene.  There is no word of any injuries at the time of reporting. 

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Pedestrian Hospitalized After Strike In Harrisburg: Dispatch Pedestrian Hospitalized After Strike In Harrisburg: Dispatch
Pedestrian Hospitalized After Strike In Harrisburg: Dispatch A pedestrian is in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle on Monday afternoon, Oct. 14, according to the Dauphin County Department of Public Safety Emergency Communications Center. The person was struck at the intersection of 21st and Belleview streets in Harrisburg around 3:12 p.m., according to dispatch logs. They were taken to the hospital with unknown injuries. Details about the victim were unavailable. The striking vehicle stayed on the scene, according to dispatch. This is the second pedestrian strike in Harrisburg that Daily Voice has reported on in less than 24 hours. …

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Girl Struck In Harrisburg Crosswalk: Dispatch Girl Struck In Harrisburg Crosswalk: Dispatch
Girl Struck In Harrisburg Crosswalk: Dispatch A girl was struck crossing the street on Tuesday morning, Oct. 15, according to the Dauphin County Department of Public Safety Emergency Communications Center. The collision. happened at South 15th and Derry streets in Harrisburg at 7:48 a.m., according to emergency dispatchers. The intersection has four marked crosswalks but no lights as seen on Google Maps Street View. EMS was called to the scene but the extent of the child's injuries was unavailable at the time of publishing. The girl's age was not released. The striking vehicle remained on the scene, dispatch explained. Check back her…

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21-Year-Ol ID'd As Rt 22 Fatal Crash Victim: Lower Paxton Police 21-Year-Ol ID'd As Rt 22 Fatal Crash Victim: Lower Paxton Police
21-Year-Ol ID'd As Rt 22 Fatal Crash Victim: Lower Paxton Police The man who was killed in a crash that closed Route 22 in both directions, has been identified.  Michael Butchko, 21, of Lower Paxton Township, was taken to an area hospital from the scene with "severe injuries" and pronounced dead on Tuesday, Oct. 8, LPT Bureau of Police wrote in an updated release.  The deadly crash involved a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle on Allentown Boulevard/Rt 22 West at South Arlene Street at 7:47 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler told Daily Voice. The police later confirmed that, no…

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Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash Causes Delays On I-81: PennDOT Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash Causes Delays On I-81: PennDOT
Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash Causes Delays On I-81: PennDOT A tractor-trailer rolled over on Interstate 81 on-ramp in Cumberland County on Wednesday morning, Oct. 9, according to officials. Only the trailer flipped at the on-ramp from Exit 52 — Route 11/New Kingston/Middlesex, from Route 11 to I-81 South, according to PennDOT's 511PA traffic cameras. First responders were called to the crash around 9:20 a.m., according to 511PA. There is no word of any injuries as of 10:30 a.m. PennDOT and the county are urging travelers to avoid the area. There is a right lane restriction on I-81 South at Exit 52 (Middlesex) due to an overturned tractor trail…

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Tractor-Trailer Fire On PA Rt 283 Causes Delays: PennDOT Tractor-Trailer Fire On PA Rt 283 Causes Delays: PennDOT
Tractor-Trailer Fire On PA Rt 283 Causes Delays: PennDOT A tractor-trailer fire has caused delays on Route 283 on Thursday morning, Oct. 3, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The fire happened in the westbound lanes of PA Rt 283 between Exit: Pa. 772 – Mount Joy/Manheim And Exit: Rheems/Elizabethtown, according toe PennDOT's 511PA. Emergency crews were called to the fire around 8:45 a.m., 511PA shows. Lane restriction was put in place as crews remained on the scene. Delays continued in the area as of 10:40 a.m. The cause of the fire was not shared and no injuries were reported. Check back here for possible updates.

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Virginia Man ID'd In Fatal Jeep Crash On I-81 Near Hershey: PA State Police (UPDATE) Virginia Man ID'd In Fatal Jeep Crash On I-81 Near Hershey: PA State Police (UPDATE)
Virginia Man ID'd In Fatal Jeep Crash On I-81 Near Hershey: PA State Police (Update) A Virginia man has been identified as the passenger killed in a crash that closed part of Interstate 81 in Central Pennsylvania on Sunday, Sept. 29, Pennsylvania State Police announced in a release on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Utkarsh Munjal, 23, originally of Jalandhar, India but more recently of Arlington and Manassas, Virginia, USA, has been named as the victim of the deadly crash that happened on I-81 North at mile marker 77.5 near Hershey over the weekend, according to PA State Police and his social media.  During the rain, a 2021 Jeep Wrangler going north on the interstate crossed ov…

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Car Carrier Catches Fire On Rt 283 In Central PA (PHOTO) Car Carrier Catches Fire On Rt 283 In Central PA (PHOTO)
Car Carrier Catches Fire On Rt 283 In Central PA (Photo) A car carrier caught fire on Route 283 on Monday morning, Sept. 30, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The call to fire came into the Dauphin County Department of Public Safety at 8:03 a.m. Fire crews responded to a tractor fire on Route 283 East at the Middletown Road Exit in Dauphin County Monday morning. There was a lane restriction in the area. The tractor of the car carry was hollowed out by the fire, as seen in PennDOT's 511PA traffic cameras.  No injuries have been reported at the time of publishing.

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Crash Causes Major Delays On I-81 In Mechanicsburg: PennDOT (DEVELOPING) Crash Causes Major Delays On I-81 In Mechanicsburg: PennDOT (DEVELOPING)
Crash Causes Major Delays On I-81 In Mechanicsburg: PennDOT (Developing) There's lane restriction on Interstate 81 following a multiple vehicle crash on Friday evening, Sept. 27, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler told Daily Voice.  Emergency crews were called to the scene of the crash on  on I-81 southbound 1.1 miles north of Exit 57: PA 114 - Mechanicsburg at 6:08 p.m., according to PennDOT's 511PA. No injuries have been reported, according to emergency dispatchers.  A tow was at the scene at 7 p.m., Schreffler said.  Check back here for updates. 

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Passenger Vehicle Causes Tractor-Trailer Rollover On I-283: PennDOT Passenger Vehicle Causes Tractor-Trailer Rollover On I-283: PennDOT
Passenger Vehicle Causes Tractor-Trailer Rollover On I-283: PennDOT A passenger vehicle caused a tractor-trailer to overturn on Interstate 283, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler told Daily Voice on Friday, Sept. 27.  The rollover crash happened on I-283 North at Exit 2: PA 441 - Swatara at 2:07 p.m. according to Lancaster County Wide Communications and PennDOT's 511PA. The shoulder closed around 2:44 p.m., according to 511PA.  The crash involved a passenger, Schreffler tells us, explaining that that vehicle is believed to have caused the crash.  HazMat crews from Manheim Township are clearing the scene…

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