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The crash happened in the southbound lanes immediately following the Oregon Pike or Route 272 exit around 7:15 a.m.
Manheim Township Police were dispatched to Route 222 South near Landis Valley Road for the two-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer and dump truck.
Responding officers found both vehicles disabled in the right berm, and the dump truck lying on its side.
An investigation determined both vehicles were traveling southbound in the right lane, with the dump truck in front of the tractor-trailer. The dump truck slowed down for traffic in front of it, and was rear-ended by the tractor-trailer.
The force of the impact pushed both vehicles across the right lane, right shoulder, and into the right berm, according to police.
As the dump truck traversed the grass berm, it overturned onto its left side.
No injuries were reported.
The crash closed the right lane of Route 222 South for over 90 minutes.
The driver of the tractor trailer was cited with Driving Vehicle at Safe Speed, for causing the crash.
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