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Juice-Filled Trailer Catches Fire, Slows I-81 Traffic In Cumberland County (UPDATE) Juice-Filled Trailer Catches Fire, Slows I-81 Traffic In Cumberland County (UPDATE)
Juice-Filled Trailer Catches Fire, Slows I-81 Traffic In Cumberland County (Update) A tractor-trailer hauling concentrated juice caught fire on I-81 South near Newville, causing major delays, Pennsylvania State Police said. The fire broke out near Exit 37 for PA 233 in Newville on Tuesday, April 15 around 1:13 p.m., prompting emergency crews to temporarily close the southbound lanes while they battled the blaze, according to police. No injuries were reported in the incident. The left lane has since reopened, and traffic is slowly getting through, officials say. A large crane was brought to the scene, though it’s unclear what its role is in the response. The trailer was r…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Struck In Chambersburg, Police Say Pedestrian Struck In Chambersburg, Police Say
Pedestrian Struck In Chambersburg, Police Say A pedestrian was struck in Chambersburg, prompting a heavy police and fire response at the intersection of South Main Street and Liberty Street, authorities said. The incident occurred on Thursday, March 13, according to the Chambersburg Police Department. Details about the victim’s condition have not been released. Drivers were initially urged to use caution due to the presence of emergency crews, but South Main Street is now fully reopened, police said in an evening update. The investigation remains ongoing.

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Firetruck Crashes On Way To Fire In Central PA Firetruck Crashes On Way To Fire In Central PA
Firetruck Crashes On Way To Fire In Central PA While heading to literally put out a fire — a firetruck was involved in a crash. The North Middleton Fire Company engine 39 (pictured) was involved in a traffic accident around 8:44 p.m. Saturday, 26, 2023, according to a release by the company.  The crash happened when the engine left Stone Church Road for an unknown reason while responding to a fire call in Lower Frankford Township. The crash "did not in any serious injuries [...] and did not involve any other vehicles or members of the public," as stated in the release.  The company added that it is committed to transpar…

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by Jillian Pikora