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US 220 Shut Down In Both Directions After Multi-Vehicle Crash In Lycoming County US 220 Shut Down In Both Directions After Multi-Vehicle Crash In Lycoming County
US 220 Shut Down In Both Directions After Multi-Vehicle Crash In Lycoming County A multi-vehicle crash has shut down US 220 in both directions in Porter Township, Lycoming County, police announced on Monday, Feb. 17 at 7:04 p.m. The crash occurred between Exit 120 for PA 44 North (Pine Creek) and the Thomas Street exit at 6:52 p.m., according to Lycoming Regional Police. All lanes of US 220 are currently closed, and officials are urging drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes. The road closure is expected to last until approximately 11 p.m., authorities said. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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Tractor-Trailer With Oversized Load Shuts Down I-83 North Near Harrisburg Mall Tractor-Trailer With Oversized Load Shuts Down I-83 North Near Harrisburg Mall
Tractor-Trailer With Oversized Load Shuts Down I-83 North Near Harrisburg Mall An oversized load shut down Interstate 83 North near the Paxton Street overpass in Dauphin County, officials said on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The driver, realizing the load might exceed the bridge's height limit, stopped before proceeding but became stuck with no way to continue north or turn around, according to PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler. Initially, one lane remained open, but both northbound lanes were later closed, and traffic is now being turned around between Exit 44B and mile marker 46, Schreffler said. There are no reported injuries, and authorities have not disclosed de…

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Tanker Fire Closes I-81 South In Cumberland County—Truck Was Carrying Acetone (UPDATE) Tanker Fire Closes I-81 South In Cumberland County—Truck Was Carrying Acetone (UPDATE)
Tanker Fire Closes I-81 South In Cumberland County—Truck Was Carrying Acetone (Update) A tanker fire shut down Interstate 81 southbound at the Route 581 split in Cumberland County on Tuesday evening, Feb. 11, officials said. The fire broke out around 6:30 p.m., prompting closures of I-81 south at Exit 59 (PA 581 East/US 11 – Camp Hill) and the ramp from 581 west to I-81 south, according to PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler. Crews quickly extinguished the cab fire, and the tanker— which was carrying acetone— did not explode, Schreffler said. The ramp from 581 west to I-81 south reopened earlier in the evening. As of 9:24 p.m., all lanes of I-81 south have reopened, S…

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Snow, Ice To Slam Pennsylvania PennDOT Issues Statewide Travel Restrictions Snow, Ice To Slam Pennsylvania PennDOT Issues Statewide Travel Restrictions
Snow, Ice To Slam Pennsylvania PennDOT Issues Statewide Travel Restrictions A winter storm packing snow, sleet, and freezing rain is set to sweep across Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Feb. 11, prompting PennDOT to issue travel warnings and vehicle restrictions. The storm is expected to begin mid-morning in southwestern PA, spreading north and east throughout the day. Snow will transition into freezing rain by Wednesday, Feb. 12, creating hazardous travel conditions, according to PennDOT. Vehicle Restrictions At 4 p.m. Tuesday, Tier 1 vehicle restrictions will take effect on several major highways, including: Interstate 76 from Toll I-76/I-276 to the Walt Whitman Bridge…

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Crash Closes I-78 Eastbound In Lebanon County (DEVELOPING) Crash Closes I-78 Eastbound In Lebanon County (DEVELOPING)
Crash Closes I-78 Eastbound In Lebanon County (Developing) A crash has shut down all lanes of Interstate 78 eastbound in Lebanon County, according to 511PA. The incident occurred between Exit 6 for PA 343 – Lebanon/Fredericksburg and two miles east of the exit. It was first reported at 10:32 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9, with all lanes officially closed by 12:18 p.m., transportation officials said. The closure is expected to last until at least 2:30 p.m. Drivers should expect significant delays and seek alternate routes. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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Tanker Truck Overturns, Closes Route 501 In Lancaster County Tanker Truck Overturns, Closes Route 501 In Lancaster County
Tanker Truck Overturns, Closes Route 501 In Lancaster County A tanker truck hauling liquid asphalt oil overturned, shutting down a stretch of Route 501 in Lancaster County on Friday, Feb. 7, emergency dispatchers said. The crash happened around 11:04 a.m. in the 1900 block of Furnace Hills Pike/Route 501 near Route 322 in Elizabeth Township, according to dispatch reports. The 18-wheeler flipped onto its side, and a utility pole and wires were knocked down, blocking the roadway, officials said. No injuries were reported. Photos from the scene show the tanker overturned in the grass along the highway. Route 501 remains closed from Route 322 to Fox R…

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Power Restored, Road Reopens After Crash In Chambersburg (UPDATE) Power Restored, Road Reopens After Crash In Chambersburg (UPDATE)
Power Restored, Road Reopens After Crash In Chambersburg (Update) Wayne Avenue remained closed in Chambersburg following a vehicle crash, and portions of the 5th Ward will experience a temporary power outage, officials announced on Thursday, Jan. 30. The Chambersburg Electric Department shut off power within a perimeter that includes Wayne Avenue, Coldbrook Avenue, Cumberland Avenue, and Cleveland Avenue, authorities said. Residences and businesses in the affected area were told to expect a 30-minute outage. The crash initially shut down Wayne Avenue between Derbyshire Street and Cleveland Avenue earlier in the afternoon. Police urged drivers to avoid the…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes I-83 North In York County: PennDOT (PHOTOS) Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes I-83 North In York County: PennDOT (PHOTOS)
Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes I-83 North In York County: PennDOT (Photos) A multi-vehicle crash has closed all lanes of Interstate 83 Northbound in York County, PennDOT announced on Monday, Jan. 20. The collision occurred around 11:45 a.m. near Exit 19, Route 462/Market Street, in Springettsbury Township. The vehicles involved are completely blocking the roadway, according to PennDOT. Traffic is backed up as the highway is shut down between Exit 19 and Exit 21B, Route 30/Arsenal Road. Drivers should anticipate significant delays and consider alternate routes. The anticipated reopening time is 1:30 p.m., though this remains subject to change. It is currently unc…

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Multiple MedEvacs After Wrong-Way Driver Strikes 5+ Vehicles On Rt 15: PennDOT Multiple MedEvacs After Wrong-Way Driver Strikes 5+ Vehicles On Rt 15: PennDOT
Multiple MedEvacs After Wrong-Way Driver Strikes 5+ Vehicles On Rt 15: PennDOT A wrong-way driver caused a crash that left several people seriously injured and shut down parts of Route 15 in Cumberland County on Friday, Jan. 17, police said. Upper Allen Township Police were first alerted to a driver heading southbound in the northbound lanes of Route 15 near mile marker 41.5 around 4:40 p.m., according to a press release. Moments later, dispatch reported a crash near mile marker 37. Police determined that the wrong-way driver struck at least five vehicles, causing disabling damage to all of them. Multiple victims suffered serious injuries, with one patient transport…

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