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Watch: Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-83 Spills 1,000 Pounds Of Frozen Hotdogs, Closes Lanes: PennDOT
A tractor-trailer spilled 1,000 pounds of frozen hotdogs during a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 83 in York County Friday morning, Aug. 1, shutting down traffic in both directions, authorities said.
The crash happened just before 9:30 a.m. near mile marker 6.6 in Shrewsbury, PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler said.
No injuries have been reported, and the number of vehicles involved was not released. A tractor-trailer was breached during the crash, scattering boxes of frozen hotdogs across the roadway, according to PennDOT.
By just after noon, Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company report…
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…
Carjackings Attempts On I-83 After Crash Lead To Arrest: PA State Police
A crash on Interstate 83 led to a series of attempted carjackings by a Dover man under the influence of drugs, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, Jan. 23.
A white GMC Yukon driven by 50-year-old Timothy Shaw crashed into a concrete median near mile marker 19.5 in Springettsbury Township, York County, on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at approximately 3:23 p.m., police said. The SUV veered off the roadway, broke through a fence, and became disabled.
When motorists stopped to help, Shaw allegedly attempted to steal their vehicles by force. During one incident, he threw a victim from the shou…
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…
