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Tractor-Trailer Crash, Hazmat Leak Shut Down I-95 At Pennsylvania-New Jersey Line (UPDATE) Tractor-Trailer Crash, Hazmat Leak Shut Down I-95 At Pennsylvania-New Jersey Line (UPDATE)
Tractor-Trailer Crash, Hazmat Leak Shut Down I-95 At Pennsylvania-New Jersey Line (Update) A major crash involving a tractor-trailer and two other vehicles shut down I-95 South near the Pennsylvania-New Jersey state line, while a separate hazmat incident involving a fuel leak is blocking I-95 North, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, March 18. The crash happened around 11:45 a.m. at mile marker 2.0 in Upper Chichester, Delaware County, state police said. A tractor-trailer overturned, blocking the entire southbound roadway. Emergency responders, including fire and hazmat crews, were dispatched as a precaution. Officials reported minor injuries, and all drivers were tra…

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Box Truck Engulfed In Flames On Route 422: Pennsylvania State Police Box Truck Engulfed In Flames On Route 422: Pennsylvania State Police
Box Truck Engulfed In Flames On Route 422: Pennsylvania State Police A white box truck caught fire along Route 422 East in Montgomery County, prompting an emergency response, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, March 3. The fire broke out at mile marker 185.5, just west of Indian Head Road, troopers said. Firefighters and tow crews were dispatched to the scene to contain the blaze and clear the roadway. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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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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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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Water Main Break Shuts Down Busy Hatfield Route Water Main Break Shuts Down Busy Hatfield Route
Water Main Break Shuts Down Busy Hatfield Route A water main break has led to the closure of a key route in Hatfield, police announced on Monday, Jan. 21 at 9:45 a.m. The closure affects the area between Fairgrounds Road and Forty Foot Road, according to police. Crews from the North Penn Water Authority are working to repair the break as quickly as possible. Police are urging drivers not to bypass barriers that may be placed along the roadway. Motorists should use alternate routes and avoid the area until repairs are completed.

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Multi-Vehicle Crash Knocks Down Pole, Wires At Busy Doylestown Intersection: Police Multi-Vehicle Crash Knocks Down Pole, Wires At Busy Doylestown Intersection: Police
Multi-Vehicle Crash Knocks Down Pole, Wires At Busy Doylestown Intersection: Police A multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Limekiln Road and Sandy Ridge Road in Doylestown Township has caused significant traffic disruptions, police announced on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 9:03 a.m. The collision brought down a utility pole and wires, forcing authorities to close the roadway for an extended period, according to Doylestown Township police. Crews from PECO and Verizon were dispatched to remove the wires and the damaged pole, police said. Drivers were urged to avoid the area and seek alternative routes until the road reopened at 12:34 p.m., according to an update by police

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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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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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Ramp Closure: Multi-Vehicle Crash On Nazareth Pike Near US-22 East In Easton (DEVELOPING) Ramp Closure: Multi-Vehicle Crash On Nazareth Pike Near US-22 East In Easton (DEVELOPING)
Ramp Closure: Multi-Vehicle Crash On Nazareth Pike Near US-22 East In Easton (Developing) A multi-vehicle crash has shut down a ramp on Nazareth Pike at the US-22 East exit in Easton, authorities announced on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. The incident, which occurred on the northbound side of Nazareth Pike/Linden Street, was first reported at 12:06 p.m., according to traffic officials. The crash has resulted in a ramp closure at the US-22 East exit. Emergency crews are on the scene as of 12:15 p.m., and the closure is expected to last until at least 1:15 p.m., officials said. There were no immediate reports on injuries or the number of vehicles involved. Drivers are urged to avoid the …

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Warminster Road Closed After Crash Knocks Utility Pole Into Roadway: Police Warminster Road Closed After Crash Knocks Utility Pole Into Roadway: Police
Warminster Road Closed After Crash Knocks Utility Pole Into Roadway: Police Warminster Road is closed in both directions between Chelsea and Byberry Roads after a vehicle crash knocked a utility pole into the roadway, police announced on Friday, Nov. 29 at 7:50 p.m. Upper Moreland Township police say the crash occurred earlier that evening, prompting the closure. Motorists are urged to avoid the area for several hours while crews work to clear the scene and repair the damaged pole. Further details about the crash or injuries have not been released. This is a developing story. Check back for possible 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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