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Route 202 Shut Down Both Ways After Crash In Doylestown Twp. (DEVELOPING) Route 202 Shut Down Both Ways After Crash In Doylestown Twp. (DEVELOPING)
Route 202 Shut Down Both Ways After Crash In Doylestown Twp. (Developing) A crash has shut down Route 202 in both directions at Route 611 in Doylestown Township, police announced on Friday, Dec. 20. The closure was announced just before 9:50 p.m., as authorities advised drivers to find an alternate route. Details of the crash and any potential injuries were not immediately available. The Doylestown Township Police Department shared the alert via CRIMEWATCH. Drivers should avoid the area while emergency crews work to clear the scene.

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by Jillian Pikora
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Route 222 South Closes After Serious Crash, Lane Restrictions North (DEVELOPING) Route 222 South Closes After Serious Crash, Lane Restrictions North (DEVELOPING)
Route 222 South Closes After Serious Crash, 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…

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Speed Reduced On I-81 In Lebanon County Amid Cleanup, New Crash (UPDATE) Speed Reduced On I-81 In Lebanon County Amid Cleanup, New Crash (UPDATE)
Speed Reduced On I-81 In Lebanon County Amid Cleanup, New Crash (Update) Speed limits have been reduced on Interstate 81 in Lebanon County at the request of Pennsylvania State Police Jonestown, PennDOT announced on Wednesday, Dec. 11, as crews continue clearing a major crash involving a tractor-trailer hauling a prefab mobile home. PennDOT has reduced speed limits on I-81 in Lebanon County to improve safety as emergency crews manage ongoing incidents, including a crash involving a tractor-trailer hauling a prefab mobile home near the Interstate 78 split in Union Township. The tractor-trailer veered off the road into the bushes earlier in the day, causing exten…

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Box Truck Erupts In Flames On Route 30 Split In Lancaster County Box Truck Erupts In Flames On Route 30 Split In Lancaster County
Box Truck Erupts In Flames On Route 30 Split In Lancaster County  A box truck burst into flames at the Route 30 and Route 283 split in Lancaster County, authorities announced on Wednesday morning, Dec. 11. The fire broke out on Route 30 Westbound as it splits into Route 283 Westbound in Manheim Township around 9 a.m., according to Lancaster County Wide Communications. Fire crews swiftly responded and were able to extinguish the flames, officials said. No injuries were reported, dispatch confirmed. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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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…

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Rt 611 Ramp To Rt 202 Closed After Vehicle Fire: Doylestown Police Rt 611 Ramp To Rt 202 Closed After Vehicle Fire: Doylestown Police
Rt 611 Ramp To Rt 202 Closed After Vehicle Fire: Doylestown Police A vehicle fire temporarily shut down the ramp from northbound Route 611 to northbound Route 202 in Doylestown on Sunday, Dec. 8, authorities said. The blaze was reported at 9:15 p.m., prompting a response from the Doylestown Township Police Department and Doylestown Fire Company, according to a police release. Officials closed the ramp to traffic while crews worked to extinguish the flames. Drivers were advised to use alternate routes until the area was cleared. No injuries or additional details were immediately available. This is a developing story. Check back here for updates. 

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Woman Struck By Vehicle At Busy Lancaster County Intersection Woman Struck By Vehicle At Busy Lancaster County Intersection
Woman Struck By Vehicle At Busy Lancaster County Intersection A woman was injured after being hit by a vehicle at a busy intersection in Lancaster County on Tuesday morning, Dec. 3, emergency dispatchers said. The pedestrian was struck at Route 896 and Lincoln Highway East/Route 30 in East Lampeter Township around 8:15 a.m., authorities said. She was transported to a hospital for treatment. Her condition was not immediately available. Police remained at the scene as of late Tuesday morning. East Lampeter Township police are investigating the crash. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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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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Major Crash Closes Stump Road In Warrington Township: Police Major Crash Closes Stump Road In Warrington Township: Police
Major Crash Closes Stump Road In Warrington Township: Police A white Kia SUV struck a PECO utility pole, rolled over, and entrapped the driver in a serious crash on Stump Road in Warrington Township, police announced on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The accident happened shortly before 12:30 p.m. in the Chalfont section of Warrington Township, between Limekiln Pike and Billingsley Road, according to authorities. Witnesses told police the SUV, driven by a 73-year-old woman, was swerving erratically just before striking the pole, which sheared off from the impact. The vehicle rolled three times before coming to rest on its side, trapping the driver inside, inves…

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Crashes On I-78 Near PA, NJ Line Cause Traffic Disruptions (DEVELOPING) Crashes On I-78 Near PA, NJ Line Cause Traffic Disruptions (DEVELOPING)
Crashes On I-78 Near PA, NJ Line Cause Traffic Disruptions (Developing) Multiple crashes along I-78 have caused significant traffic disruptions, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials announced on Wednesday, Nov. 27. An initial crash on I-78 westbound near the New Jersey line was reported at 12:51 p.m., resulting in traffic delays. This disruption is expected to clear by 2:15 p.m., though updates are ongoing as of 1:29 p.m., according to authorities. A second multi-vehicle crash occurred on I-78 eastbound, approximately 1.1 miles east of Exit 67 for PA 412 near Hellertown/Bethlehem, at 1:16 p.m. This incident has caused lane restrictions and is ant…

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Disabled Vehicle On US 22 West Causes Shoulder Closure Near Nazareth Pike (DEVELOPING) Disabled Vehicle On US 22 West Causes Shoulder Closure Near Nazareth Pike (DEVELOPING)
Disabled Vehicle On US 22 West Causes Shoulder Closure Near Nazareth Pike (Developing) A disabled vehicle on US Route 22 westbound near Exit PA 191—Nazareth Pike—is causing a temporary shoulder closure, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials announced on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 10:38 a.m. The incident occurred 0 miles west of the Nazareth Pike exit. Crews are working to address the situation, with the anticipated resolution expected by 11:24 a.m., according to PennDOT's latest update at 10:49 a.m. Drivers should proceed with caution in the area and remain alert for ongoing traffic management efforts. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. &nb…

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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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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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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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Multiple Tractor Trailer Crash Closes I-276 West In Eastern PA: Reports Multiple Tractor Trailer Crash Closes I-276 West In Eastern PA: Reports
Multiple Tractor Trailer Crash Closes I-276 West In Eastern PA: Reports A crash involving multiple tractor-trailers has Interstate 276 West closed in Bucks County, according to several reports. The crash happened at mile marker 351.5 in Bensalem Township around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, according to reports from 6abc Action News and NBC 10. One tractor-trailer appeared to have struck the rear of a box truck while another tractor-trailer struck the center median, the Action News report states. A third tractor-trailer jackknifed across the westbound lanes of travel. There is no word on injuries or how long the road will be closed, according to the Action News …

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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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Flipped Equipment Closes Rt 222 Ramp In Lancaster County (DEVELOPING) Flipped Equipment Closes Rt 222 Ramp In Lancaster County (DEVELOPING)
Flipped Equipment Closes Rt 222 Ramp In Lancaster County (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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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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Large Brush Fire Closes Part Of Rt 32 In Bucks County: Police Large Brush Fire Closes Part Of Rt 32 In Bucks County: Police
Large Brush Fire Closes Part Of Rt 32 In Bucks County: Police A large brush fire has closed part of Route 32 in Bucks County on Monday afternoon, Oct. 14, police say.  The closure of Route 32/River Road is between Aquetong Road and Route 232, according to Solebury police.  The announcement came out at 12:29 p.m., but there is no word on how long the closure is expected to last.  No injuries have been reported.  This is one of two closures in Solebury Township on Monday, Oct. 14. Click here to read our other report. 

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Crash Causes Delays On Route 202 In Bucks County: Police Crash Causes Delays On Route 202 In Bucks County: Police
Crash Causes Delays On Route 202 In Bucks County: Police A crash is causing delays on Route 202 in Solebury Township on Monday, Oct. 14, police said.  The two-vehicle crash happened on Route 202 at Lower Mountain Road, the police detailed.  The estimated time to clear is 60 minutes, according to a release at 12:37 p.m. There is no word of any injuries.  Check back here for possible updates. 

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Fallen Tree Pulls Powerlines Down Closing Road In Doylestown: Police Fallen Tree Pulls Powerlines Down Closing Road In Doylestown: Police
Fallen Tree Pulls Powerlines Down Closing Road In Doylestown: Police A roadway is closed to all traffic due to a downed tree involving multiple power lines, Doylestown police said. Pebble Hill Road is blocked to all traffic at its intersection with Turk Road at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, according to the Doylestown Township Police Department. Police suggest drivers find an alternate route. Approximately 108 PECO customers and 218 PPL Customers are without power in Bucks County, no estimates for when the power would come back on were available. 

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PA Rt 611 Reopens After Vehicle Fire: Police (UPDATE) PA Rt 611 Reopens After Vehicle Fire: Police (UPDATE)
PA Rt 611 Reopens After Vehicle Fire: Police (Update) A vehicle fire closed part of PA Route 611, Doylestown police announced on Monday evening, Oct. 7.  The fire was reported on North Route 611 at 4:55 p.m., according to the police. The closure was at State Street. Drivers were asked to "find alternate route," the police said.  The roadway reopened at 5:28 p.m. according to the police. 

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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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