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Following Fiery Crash, Route 283 West Reopens In Lancaster County: PennDOT Following Fiery Crash, Route 283 West Reopens In Lancaster County: PennDOT
Following Fiery Crash, Route 283 West Reopens In Lancaster County: PennDOT A crash involving multiple vehicles, including a tractor-trailer that caught fire, shut down Route 283 westbound between Route 772 and Spooky Nook Road in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) officials announced on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 4:10 p.m. The incident, which occurred around 3:38 p.m. and was first listed on 511PA.com, prompted emergency responders to close the road to address the fire and manage the crash scene, according to PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler. PennDOT was notified of the westbound closure at 3:40 p.m. No injuries have been reporte…
Tractor-Trailer Smashes Into Building In Newberry Township: Police Tractor-Trailer Smashes Into Building In Newberry Township: Police
Tractor-Trailer Smashes Into Building In Newberry Township: Police A tractor-trailer crashed into a building in Newberry Township, closing a major roadway, police announced on Sunday, Jan. 21. The crash occurred along Sipe Road, between Old Trail Road and Sheep Bridge Road, according to Newberry Township police. Emergency crews rushed to the scene to evaluate the damage and begin cleanup efforts, the department said in a statement. Authorities have closed the road and are urging drivers to avoid the area while the investigation continues. Further details, including the cause of the crash, the driver's condition, and the extent of the damage, were not imme…
Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes I-81 Northbound In Central PA (DEVELOPING) Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes I-81 Northbound In Central PA (DEVELOPING)
Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes I-81 Northbound In Central PA (Developing) A multi-vehicle crash shut down all northbound lanes of Interstate 81 in Middlesex Township on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, officials said. The crash occurred between Exit 52B for the US 11/PA Turnpike and Exit 57 for PA 114 in Mechanicsburg around 7:18 a.m., according to PennDOT’s 511PA and emergency dispatch reports. Pennsylvania State Police troopers responded to the scene to investigate and assess any potential injuries, authorities said. No injuries or fatalities have been reported as of this update. Traffic is backed up along the stretch of I-81, with 511PA listing the anticipated reopen…
Vehicle Slams Into Sunny Side Family Restaurant In Central PA Hospitalizing 1 Vehicle Slams Into Sunny Side Family Restaurant In Central PA Hospitalizing 1
Vehicle Slams Into Sunny Side Family Restaurant In Central PA Hospitalizing 1 A car crashed into the side of Sunny Side Family Restaurant on North Hanover Street in Carlisle Borough, sending one person to the hospital, authorities said. The crash happened around 8:50 a.m., according to Cumberland County emergency dispatch. The victim’s condition was not immediately available. The incident caused temporary road closures in the area, but they have since reopened. Sunny Side Family Restaurant shared the following statement on Facebook regarding the crash: "We will be closed until further notice. A vehicle came through the side of our building earlier this morning. We …
Multi-Vehicle Crash, Fire Closes PA 283 West For Hours: PennDOT Multi-Vehicle Crash, Fire Closes PA 283 West For Hours: PennDOT
Multi-Vehicle Crash, Fire Closes PA 283 West For Hours: PennDOT A tractor-trailer veered off the road, and a vehicle caught fire during a multi-vehicle crash on PA 283 westbound near Middletown, closing all lanes Friday evening, Jan. 10, PennDOT announced. The collision happened just after 6:30 p.m.  at mile marker 6, involving a tractor-trailer that went into the woods and multiple vehicles, one of which caught fire, according to PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler. The crash has shut down PA 283 westbound between Vine Street and Tollhouse Road, with eastbound traffic slowed due to rubbernecking, Schreffler said. Emergency responders are stil…
School Bus, Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down Route 15 In South Central PA: Police School Bus, Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down Route 15 In South Central PA: Police
School Bus, Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down Route 15 In South Central PA: Police A crash involving a school bus and a tractor-trailer shut down U.S. Route 15 in Carroll Township during the morning commute, police announced on Thursday, Jan. 9. The two-vehicle crash was reported around 6:53 a.m. in the area of Route 15 and Spring Lane Road, according to Carroll Township police. No students were hurt in the collision, authorities confirmed. Southbound lanes of Route 15 were closed between Ore Bank Road and Carlisle Road starting just before 7 a.m. The closure caused significant delays but has since been cleared, police said. Carroll Township police are investigating the…
Massive 3-Alarm Fire Engulfs Two Barns In Rapho Township: Officials Massive 3-Alarm Fire Engulfs Two Barns In Rapho Township: Officials
Massive 3-Alarm Fire Engulfs Two Barns In Rapho Township: Officials A fire has engulfed two barns in Rapho Township, prompting a large emergency response and road closures, officials said. The fire broke out in the 2000 block of Horn Road near Mastersonville Road on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 11:30 a.m., according to the Lancaster County-Wide Communications. Crews quickly upgraded the incident to a three-alarm blaze as flames spread between two barns, dispatch officials confirmed. No injuries have been reported, and it remains unclear if chickens or other animals were inside the barns when the fire began. Emergency responders have blocked off the area between…
Head-On Collision Closes Indian Rock Dam Road In York Township (DEVELOPING) Head-On Collision Closes Indian Rock Dam Road In York Township (DEVELOPING)
Head-On Collision Closes Indian Rock Dam Road In York Township (Developing) A head-on crash has closed Indian Rock Dam Road in York Township, causing traffic detours, York County Regional Police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 6:47 p.m. The collision occurred at the intersection of Indian Rock Dam Road and Wise Road, prompting first responders to shut down the area, police said. Traffic is being redirected at South George Street and Fair Acres Drive. Motorists are urged to use alternate routes until the scene is cleared and the roadway reopens, authorities added.
Parks Employee Struck Dead Near Fort Hunter: PennDOT Parks Employee Struck Dead Near Fort Hunter: PennDOT
Parks Employee Struck Dead Near Fort Hunter: PennDOT A Dauphin County parks employee was fatally struck near Fort Hunter on Wednesday morning, Dec. 27, according to PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler. Emergency responders reported cardiac arrest at the scene, but it remains unclear whether this caused the crash or was suffered by the pedestrian. The road was closed for several hours for investigation but reopened by noon, Schreffler said. No additional details were immediately available.  
Active Police Incident Shuts Down Garber Street In Chambersburg (DEVELOPING) Active Police Incident Shuts Down Garber Street In Chambersburg (DEVELOPING)
Active Police Incident Shuts Down Garber Street In Chambersburg (Developing) An active police incident has prompted road closures in Chambersburg, authorities announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 11:24 a.m. The Chambersburg Police Department is urging the public to avoid the area of Garber Street and Lincoln Way East while officers address the situation. Garber Street is closed from Lincoln Way East to East King Street, according to the department. Details about the incident have not been disclosed. Police have assured the public that they will provide an update once the situation is resolved. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Gas Leak Shuts Down Camp Hill Shopping Center: Police (UPDATE) Gas Leak Shuts Down Camp Hill Shopping Center: Police (UPDATE)
Gas Leak Shuts Down Camp Hill Shopping Center: Police (Update) A major gas leak that shut down the Camp Hill Shopping Center has been contained, and the area has now reopened, authorities announced. The incident began at the shopping center on the 100 block of South 32nd Street in Camp Hill, Cumberland County, on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 12:29 p.m., according to a release from Camp Hill police. Emergency crews responded to a significant gas leak, forcing all stores to close and the public to avoid the area. As of 1:18 p.m., police confirmed the gas leak had been contained and the shopping center, along with the surrounding area, has reopened to citizens. …
Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes I-81 South Near Hershey, Causing Major Delays Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes I-81 South Near Hershey, Causing Major Delays
Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes I-81 South Near Hershey, Causing Major Delays A multi-vehicle crash has shut down a stretch of Interstate 81 southbound in Dauphin County, leading to significant traffic backups on Tuesday, Dec. 17, authorities said. The crash occurred near the Manada Hill/Hershey exit, with all lanes closed, according to 511PA. Traffic is backed up for several miles as crews work to clear the scene. 511PA estimates the roadway will reopen around 12:45 p.m. No injuries or fatalities have been reported at this time. The incident comes just days after 19-year-old Muhammad Ali and 21-year-old Dru Feeley were killed in separate crashes along I-81 in South…
Route 222 South Closes After Serious Crash Near Leola, Lane Restrictions North (DEVELOPING) Route 222 South Closes After Serious Crash Near Leola, Lane Restrictions North (DEVELOPING)
Route 222 South Closes After Serious Crash Near Leola, Lane Restrictions North (Developing) A serious crash has shut down all southbound lanes of Route 222 between the Brownstown/Rothsville and Oregon Pike exits near Leola, authorities announced Friday, Dec. 13. Northbound traffic is restricted to one lane in the same area. The southbound lanes of Route 222 were closed at 2:12 p.m., according to 511PA. Traffic is being diverted at the Brownstown exit, with the roadway expected to remain closed until at least 4:15 p.m., authorities said. The northbound lanes of Route 222 are also impacted, with one lane restricted between the Oregon Pike and Brownstown/Rothsville exits. Drivers s…
Part Of US 202 North Closes For Chester County Crash: PennDOT (DEVELOPING) Part Of US 202 North Closes For Chester County Crash: PennDOT (DEVELOPING)
Part Of US 202 North Closes For Chester County Crash: PennDOT (Developing) A crash on US 202 northbound has closed all lanes between Chesterbrook Boulevard and PA 252 - Valley Forge Road on Tuesday, Dec. 10, according to authorities. The incident was reported just after 1:30 p.m., prompting an immediate closure of the busy roadway in Tredyffrin Township. All lanes remain blocked as of 1:48 p.m., and drivers are advised to avoid the area, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials said. Emergency crews are on-site managing the situation, but no details about injuries or the number of vehicles involved have been disclosed. The closure is expected to last u…
Food Truck Explosion In Chambersburg Involved Propane Leak, Fire: Officials (UPDATE; PHOTOS) Food Truck Explosion In Chambersburg Involved Propane Leak, Fire: Officials (UPDATE; PHOTOS)
Food Truck Explosion In Chambersburg Involved Propane Leak, Fire: Officials (Update; Photos) A food truck explosion in Chambersburg caused significant damage to homes near Ramsey Avenue and Wilson Avenue and required an emergency response to extinguish a fire and secure a propane leak early Sunday, Dec. 8, officials said. The Chambersburg Police Department initially responded to reports of an explosion at approximately 2 a.m. Further details shared by the Greater Chambersburg Area Paid Fire Fighters Association indicate that crews were dispatched for an auto accident with entrapment, an explosion, and a fire in the borough. When Engine 1-1 arrived at the scene, firefighters found a…
Tractor-Trailer Fire Shuts Down I-81 South Near PA/MD Border: PennDOT Tractor-Trailer Fire Shuts Down I-81 South Near PA/MD Border: PennDOT
Tractor-Trailer Fire Shuts Down I-81 South Near PA/MD Border: PennDOT Interstate 81 South has fully reopened in Franklin County after a tractor-trailer fire shut down the roadway Friday evening, PennDOT announced. The fire occurred between Exit 14 (Wayne Avenue) and Exit 10 (PA-914/Marion) just after 6:15 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, initially closing all southbound lanes, according to PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler. Crews worked to offload the trailer’s contents into another truck before clearing the scene just after 10:30 p.m. Details about what the trailer was carrying have not been released. 🚨Happening Now!🚨 6:30pm I-81 SB @ mm 13. Crews are wor…
Crash Closes Road In East Manchester Township: Police Crash Closes Road In East Manchester Township: Police
Crash Closes Road In East Manchester Township: Police A motor vehicle accident has shut down a roadway in East Manchester Township, police announced on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 7:43 p.m. The crash happened in the 3660 North Sherman Street Extension, near Mount Wolf, according to the police. The closure is necessary for accident reconstruction efforts.  Entrapment was initially reported according to emergency dispatch, but injuries have not been confirmed.  Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Police have not released details about the crash, including the number of vehicles involved or possible injuries. …
Crash Closes Shoulder On PA 581 At I-83: PennDOT Crash Closes Shoulder On PA 581 At I-83: PennDOT
Crash Closes Shoulder On PA 581 At I-83: PennDOT A crash has closed the shoulder on PA 581 westbound at Interstate 83, PennDOT announced Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 5:26 p.m. The incident began around 5:25 p.m., causing traffic disruptions in the area, according to the release. The closure is expected to last until approximately 6:45 p.m. Drivers are urged to exercise caution and plan alternate routes if traveling in the area. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. 
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Spills Lumber, Closes Multiple Ramps On I-81, I-83: PennDOT Overturned Tractor-Trailer Spills Lumber, Closes Multiple Ramps On I-81, I-83: PennDOT
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Spills Lumber, Closes Multiple Ramps On I-81, I-83: PennDOT An overturned tractor-trailer and a separate crash caused major traffic disruptions and multiple ramp closures on Interstates 81 and 83 near Harrisburg on Tuesday, Dec. 3, authorities said. The first incident occurred at approximately 5:03 p.m., when a crash on I-81 southbound at Exit 70 to I-83 South/US 322 East - Harrisburg led to the closure of the ramp, according to PennDOT. The ramp closure is expected to last until at least 8 p.m. Shortly after, at 5:11 p.m., a tractor-trailer overturned on the ramp connecting I-81 southbound to I-83 southbound, spilling its load of lumber. Debris s…
Pittsburgh Road Closures For Funeral Procession Honoring Chief Walsh Pittsburgh Road Closures For Funeral Procession Honoring Chief Walsh
Pittsburgh Road Closures For Funeral Procession Honoring Chief Walsh The City of Pittsburgh is advising motorists of road closures and transit detours planned for Monday, Nov. 25, during the funeral procession and Funeral Mass for Battalion Chief John P. Walsh. A Funeral Mass honoring Chief Walsh, who died in the line of duty last week, will take place at 10 a.m. at Saint Paul Cathedral on North Dithridge Street in Oakland. To accommodate the anticipated large gathering, Fifth Avenue will be closed from Bellefield Avenue to Wilkins Avenue from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Additional surface streets leading to Fifth Avenue will also be closed to prevent traffic from e…
Four Hospitalized In Head-On Multi-Vehicle Crash: PA State Police Four Hospitalized In Head-On Multi-Vehicle Crash: PA State Police
Four Hospitalized In Head-On Multi-Vehicle Crash: PA State Police Four people were hospitalized following a head-on crash involving four vehicles in Adams County on Tuesday, Nov. 19, Pennsylvania State Police announced. The crash happened on State Route 94, also known as Carlisle Pike, near Hershey Heights at 5:39 p.m., according to PA State Police in Gettysburg. A southbound vehicle crossed into the center lane, striking a northbound vehicle head-on, police said. Both vehicles then spun out, hitting two additional vehicles before coming to rest against a guardrail. The driver of the vehicle struck head-on suffered severe injuries and trauma, police said…
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…
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…
Child Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash On Route 22/322 At I-81 Ramp: Police Child Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash On Route 22/322 At I-81 Ramp: Police
Child Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash On Route 22/322 At I-81 Ramp: Police A young child died after suffering serious injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on US Route 22/322, Harrisburg Police announced in an updated release on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The crash happened just north of Elmerton Avenue around 6:15 p.m., police detailed in the release. Responding officers found a severely injured child at the scene. The child was transported to a local hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries. The Harrisburg Police Traffic Safety Unit arrived to investigate, and the road remained closed for several hours during their investigation and cleanup. This inves…
Harris, Trump To Hold Dueling Campaign Events In PA On Eve Of Election Day Harris, Trump To Hold Dueling Campaign Events In PA On Eve Of Election Day
Harris, Trump To Hold Dueling Campaign Events In PA On Eve Of Election Day Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are holding dueling campaign events across Pennsylvania on Monday, Nov. 4. The two presidential candidates will be making stops all over the Keystone State on the eve of Election Day, including Allentown, Reading, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia. The former president is also expected in Lititz on Sunday morning.  The Harris-Walz Campaign The Harris Campaign is scheduled for a stop in Allentown sometime in the early afternoon, according to a news release. Exact details on the location were not released as of press time. Harris …
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…
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…
Fire Breaks Out At Storage Unit On US Rt 30: Officials (PHOTOS) Fire Breaks Out At Storage Unit On US Rt 30: Officials (PHOTOS)
Fire Breaks Out At Storage Unit On US Rt 30: Officials (Photos) A storage unit caught on fire in South Central Pennsylvania on Friday morning, Oct. 4, officials announced.  Firefighters were called to the blaze at 55West Loudon Street/Lincoln Way West/US Route 30 in Chambersburg Borough around 8:30 a.m., according to police and fire companies called to the scene.  Numerous storage sheds burned, according to the Franklin Fire Company. "Hydrant failures have hindered operations," the company said, but by 9:30 a.m., "crews have secured a water source and the fire is under control." The roadway was shut down between Federal Street and Sollenberger Road as …
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…
Amish Horse-Buggy Crash Closed PA 340: PennDOT Amish Horse-Buggy Crash Closed PA 340: PennDOT
Amish Horse-Buggy Crash Closed PA 340: PennDOT A horse-and-buggy crash closed part of PA 340 in Lancaster County on Thursday evening, Sept. 19, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler told Daily Voice.  The horse-and-buggy and vehicle collided at the intersection of PA 340 and School Lane Road in the Salisbury Township, Gap area around 6:30 p.m. The road was completely closed "due to the vehicle rolling over," Schreffler said. The area fully reopened just after 8 p.m. There is no word of any injuries to the people or the horse involved in the crash.  Pennsylvania State Police are investigatin…
Tractor-Trailer Carrying Lumber Rolls Over On I-81 In Central PA: PennDOT Tractor-Trailer Carrying Lumber Rolls Over On I-81 In Central PA: PennDOT
Tractor-Trailer Carrying Lumber Rolls Over On I-81 In Central PA: PennDOT A tractor-trailer crash closed part of Interstate 81 South in Central Pennsylvania on Sunday night, Sept. 15, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler told Daily Voice.  The single-vehicle rollover crash happened on I-81 South at Exit 70: I-83 South/US 322 East - Harrisburg. 81 at 9:59 p.m., according to Schreffler and 511PA.  A special crew with heavily lifting equipment was called to the scene of the crash as the tractor-trailer had been hauling lumber that spilled onto the highway, Schreffler explained.  There was no word on any injuries bu…