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Maryland School Bus Crash Leaves 8 Hospitalized, 2 Fighting For Lives: Sheriff (DEVELOPING) Maryland School Bus Crash Leaves 8 Hospitalized, 2 Fighting For Lives: Sheriff (DEVELOPING)
Maryland School Bus Crash Leaves 8 Hospitalized, 2 Fighting For Lives: Sheriff (Developing) Chaos on a Maryland highway sent eight people to hospitals after a school bus and two passenger vehicles collided, leaving two people fighting for their lives, deputies said. Deputies responded to Route 543 near Crescent Knoll Drive in Bel Air on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 17, for reports of a serious crash, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said the wreck involved a school bus and two passenger vehicles. Eight people were transported to various hospitals. Six suffered injuries that were considered non-life-threatening, while two others — who were not occupants…
Hazmat Spill Shutters West Chocolate Avenue In Hershey Hazmat Spill Shutters West Chocolate Avenue In Hershey
Hazmat Spill Shutters West Chocolate Avenue In Hershey A crash caused a tank of liquid fertilizer to rupture, shutting down westbound lanes of West Chocolate Avenue in Derry Township, police announced on Friday, Sept. 12. The closure impacts State Route 0422 westbound between Park Avenue (SR 0743) and Ridge Road, according to a Crimewatch release issued at 12:22 p.m. Officials said the westbound lanes are hazardous to traffic following the spill. Crews have been summoned to clean up the fertilizer. Eastbound traffic on Chocolate Avenue past the scene remains open.
Route 202 Closed After Pedestrian Struck In King Of Prussia (DEVELOPING) Route 202 Closed After Pedestrian Struck In King Of Prussia (DEVELOPING)
Route 202 Closed After Pedestrian Struck In King Of Prussia (Developing) A pedestrian was struck along Route 202 in King of Prussia, prompting a full roadway closure, Upper Merion police announced on Thursday, Sept. 11 at 9:48 p.m. The crash happened between Town Center Road and Henderson Road, according to police. Both northbound and southbound lanes of Route 202 are closed. Authorities expect the closure to last at least two hours. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes, officials said. Police said updates will be provided when Route 202 reopens. This is a developing story so check back here for updates.
Lexus Tractor Trailer Wipes Out Wires, Shuts Down Road In Easton: Police Lexus Tractor Trailer Wipes Out Wires, Shuts Down Road In Easton: Police
Lexus Tractor Trailer Wipes Out Wires, Shuts Down Road In Easton: Police A Lexus tractor-trailer took down power lines and forced a road closure in Easton, Bucks County, authorities announced on Friday, Sept. 5. The truck snagged overhead wires and brought them crashing onto the street, shutting down Kelly Road between Easton Road and Stuckert Road, Doylestown Township police said at 4:18 p.m. in a Crimewatch release. Photos from the scene show a tangle of wires draped across the road behind the rig. The roadway will remain closed until further notice, police said. No injuries were reported.
Bicyclist Struck, Seriously Injured On Harrisburg Pike: Police Bicyclist Struck, Seriously Injured On Harrisburg Pike: Police
Bicyclist Struck, Seriously Injured On Harrisburg Pike: Police A bicyclist was seriously injured after a sedan struck him on Harrisburg Pike in Lancaster, East Hempfield Township police announced on Monday, Aug. 18. The crash happened near Jasmine Lane at 4:01 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15, according to police. Initial reports indicated that a westbound sedan on Harrisburg Pike struck a bicyclist traveling east along the roadway’s shoulder. The bicyclist was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the sedan was also taken to the hospital for minor injuries, police said. The roadway was closed until about 8:30 p.m. while officer…
Tractor-Trailer Crash Cleared On I-81 In Dauphin, Lebanon Counties Tractor-Trailer Crash Cleared On I-81 In Dauphin, Lebanon Counties
Tractor-Trailer Crash Cleared On I-81 In Dauphin, Lebanon Counties A crash involving a tractor-trailer that shut down Interstate 81 northbound between Dauphin and Lebanon counties on Sunday, Aug. 17 has been cleared, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials announced. The collision happened near Exit 85 for PA 934 South in Annville, prompting authorities to close the highway from Exit 80 at Grantville/Hershey to Exit 85. Traffic was detoured off the interstate at Exit 80 following the closure around 6:30 p.m., according to PennDOT. As of 10 p.m., the crash scene had been cleared, though officials said motorists should expect residual delays in t…
Injury Crash Closes PA Turnpike In Both Directions Near Denver: PennDOT Injury Crash Closes PA Turnpike In Both Directions Near Denver: PennDOT
Injury Crash Closes PA Turnpike In Both Directions Near Denver: PennDOT A portion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike is shut down following an injury crash in Lancaster County on Friday, Aug. 15, according to PennDOT. The crash happened near North Sixth Street in Denver around 2:29 p.m., officials said. The turnpike is closed in both directions, and drivers should expect lane closures and delays. Alternate routes are advised while crews work to clear the scene. The extent of injuries is unknown at this time, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Chambersburg Road/US 30: PennDOT Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Chambersburg Road/US 30: PennDOT
Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Chambersburg Road/US 30: PennDOT A multi-vehicle crash shut down Chambersburg Road/Route 30 in both directions in Franklin Township, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday, Aug. 15. The wreck happened in the 6300 block of Chambersburg Road/Route 30 around 10:45 a.m., according to the release. Due to the crash, all lanes were closed between Old Route Thirty East and Old Route Thirty Road as emergency crews responded. The road closure began at 11:15 a.m. and was still in place at 2 p.m., PennDOT reported. Troopers confirmed that they are investigating the incident. No further details, including the number of vehicle…
EMT Motorcycle Rider, 25, Killed In Three-Vehicle I-81 Crash: PA State Police EMT Motorcycle Rider, 25, Killed In Three-Vehicle I-81 Crash: PA State Police
EMT Motorcycle Rider, 25, Killed In Three-Vehicle I-81 Crash: PA State Police A 25-year-old EMT apprentice was killed in a three-vehicle crash that shut down Interstate 81 North in Dauphin County on Saturday night, Aug. 9, authorities announced the following week. The crash happened just after 9 p.m. near mile marker 67.8 in Susquehanna Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police Harrisburg. Troopers said the collision involved a 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche driven by Jerald Benjamin Karcewski of Downingtown, a 2022 Yamaha YZF690 motorcycle driven by Noah Joseph Dentry of Red Lion, and a 2015 Toyota Tacoma driven by Ryan Peter Hunchar of Royersford. Dentry, who beg…
Major Crash Shuts Down Road In Eastern PA: Police (DEVELOPING) Major Crash Shuts Down Road In Eastern PA: Police (DEVELOPING)
Major Crash Shuts Down Road In Eastern PA: Police (Developing) A serious crash has closed Bristol Road between Jacksonville and Hatboro roads in Warminster, police announced on Tuesday, Aug. 5. The District Attorney’s Crash Investigation Team responded to the scene following the significant accident, authorities detailed in a release issued at 4:38 p.m. Bristol Road will remain closed for an undetermined amount of time as investigators work the scene, officials said. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes while the investigation continues.
Fatal Crash Shuts Down US 22 In Lebanon County: PennDOT Fatal Crash Shuts Down US 22 In Lebanon County: PennDOT
Fatal Crash Shuts Down US 22 In Lebanon County: PennDOT A fatal crash closed U.S. Route 22 in Lebanon County for hours on Tuesday evening, July 23, according to PennDOT officials. The deadly wreck happened just after 4:30 p.m. near the intersection with Coon Creek Road in East Hanover Township, Lebanon County, PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler said in an email. The crash was initially reported as a typical traffic incident but was later confirmed to be fatal by Pennsylvania State Police. The identity of the victim has not been released. The roadway was closed between Gravel Hill Road and Jonestown Road for an extended period as emergency r…
Bomb Squad, FBI Respond To Suspicious Vehicle At PNC Bank In PA: Police Bomb Squad, FBI Respond To Suspicious Vehicle At PNC Bank In PA: Police
Bomb Squad, FBI Respond To Suspicious Vehicle At PNC Bank In PA: Police A suspected explosive device shut down roads and drew a massive law enforcement response to a Lititz bank, Northern Lancaster County Regional Police said in an update on Tuesday, July 16. Officers were first called to PNC Bank at 1 Trolly Run Road in Warwick Township around 4:55 p.m. on Monday, July 15, after a bank alarm triggered fears of a possible explosive device inside a vehicle near the building. Two people were initially detained at the scene but were later cleared of any involvement, police said. Police set up a perimeter and evacuated the bank and surrounding area while waiting f…
Major Crash Shuts Down PA Turnpike: All Lanes Blocked For Hours Major Crash Shuts Down PA Turnpike: All Lanes Blocked For Hours
Major Crash Shuts Down PA Turnpike: All Lanes Blocked For Hours A serious crash brought eastbound traffic on the Pennsylvania Turnpike to a halt early Sunday morning, June 29, causing hours of delays and forcing drivers into an emergency detour, officials said. The incident occurred around mile marker 342 on I-276 east between Fort Washington Exit #339 and Willow Grove Exit #343, according to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority. 6abc was reporting multiple serious injuries. Daily Voice has reached out to officials for details. By 7 a.m., crews had closed the roadway and implemented an emergency detour for trapped drivers, directing them to use PA-309 N…
PA Teen Wrestler Stabs Dad To Death With Machete: Police PA Teen Wrestler Stabs Dad To Death With Machete: Police
PA Teen Wrestler Stabs Dad To Death With Machete: Police A West York wrestler is accused of murdering his own father in a chilling domestic killing that unfolded in the early morning hours on Tuesday, June 24, according to police. Officers were called to the 1400 block of West Market Street/Route 462 in West York Borough around 1:48 a.m. for a reported disturbance. Stanley Fears, 62, was found stabbed and pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The suspect—identified as 18-year-old Ahdoneeyah Fears—was taken into custody at the scene and charged with criminal homicide, according to police. Fears stabbed his father in the chest with a large "m…
MASS CASUALTY: Pickup Slams SUV Into Bridge In Fiery 3-Car Crash Schuylkill County (DEVELOPING) MASS CASUALTY: Pickup Slams SUV Into Bridge In Fiery 3-Car Crash Schuylkill County (DEVELOPING)
Mass Casualty: Pickup Slams SUV Into Bridge In Fiery 3-Car Crash Schuylkill County (Developing) A fiery crash involving a pickup truck, SUV, and a car towing a large metal object triggered a mass casualty response on Gordonagle Trail in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, fire officials said on Friday, June 13. Fire and EMS crews were initially dispatched to a pickup truck fire but arrived to find a three-vehicle crash with approximately 10 people injured. The severity of the wreck prompted crews to declare a mass casualty incident. When Engine 62 and Ladder 51 arrived, they encountered a silver GMC pickup truck with significant crash damage and deployed airbags, a Jeep SUV crumpled from a…
Dump Truck Crashes Into Sedan, Spills Debris In Fatal Route 422 Collision: PSP Dump Truck Crashes Into Sedan, Spills Debris In Fatal Route 422 Collision: PSP
Dump Truck Crashes Into Sedan, Spills Debris In Fatal Route 422 Collision: PSP A dump truck crashed into an oncoming sedan, killing one person and spilling debris across Route 422 East in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday, May 23. The crash happened when a loaded tri-axle dump truck traveling westbound on Route 422 at mile marker 188.4 lost control, drove off the left side of the road, and barreled through the retaining guide wire barrier into eastbound lanes, according to Trooper Paul Holdefer. The truck struck a silver Ford sedan before overturning and dumping its cargo across the highway, investigators said. The dump truck operator s…
Worker Killed ID'd After Freightliner Slams Into Work Zone On Route 581: PSP Worker Killed ID'd After Freightliner Slams Into Work Zone On Route 581: PSP
Worker Killed ID'd After Freightliner Slams Into Work Zone On Route 581: PSP A York City man was killed and another was seriously injured when a Freightliner tractor-trailer plowed into a work zone on Route 581 East in Camp Hill early Monday, April 14, authorities said. The crash happened around 4:39 a.m. near mile marker 5.1, Pennsylvania State Police said in a report. Hector Hernandez, 56, of York City, was on the back of a construction vehicle picking up cones when a double trailer 2018 Freightliner Cascadia entered the closed right lane and struck the work crew's truck, according to PennDOT spokesperson Dave Thompson. Hernandez was transported to Penn State Ho…
NJ Wildfire Explodes To 12,500 Acres: Latest From Forest Fire Service NJ Wildfire Explodes To 12,500 Acres: Latest From Forest Fire Service
NJ Wildfire Explodes To 12,500 Acres: Latest From Forest Fire Service An otherwise idyllic spring day along the New Jersey coast was darkened by thick plumes of smoke as a massive wildfire scorched through 12,500 acres — threatening homes, destroying property, and leaving thousands without power Wednesday, April 23. 🚨 A massive wildfire, dubbed the Jones Road Wildfire, is tearing through 1,200 acres in Barnegat Township’s Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area, Ocean County, NJ, as of April 22, 2025, with 0% containment. Mandatory evacuations are underway for Wells Mills Road from Bryant… pic.twitter.com/61nPv8YRcH — Laszlo Varga (@LaszloRealtor) April 2…
500-Acre Wildfire Burns Through South Jersey Wildlife Area: NJ Forest Fire Service 500-Acre Wildfire Burns Through South Jersey Wildlife Area: NJ Forest Fire Service
500-Acre Wildfire Burns Through South Jersey Wildlife Area: NJ Forest Fire Service A wildfire spanning 500 acres is burning unchecked in a remote section of Peaslee Wildlife Management Area in Vineland, officials said. As of Friday afternoon, April 18, the fire was 0% contained, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. The wildfire was first detected at 12:24 p.m. by the Belleplain Fire Tower, authorities said. No structures are currently threatened, and no evacuations have been ordered, fire officials confirmed. Road closures include: Union Road between Route 49 and Mays Landing Road Bennetts Mill Road between Union Road and the Manumuskin River Resources on …
Double Fatal Fire Victims ID'd, Family Pets Killed In Berks County: Authorities Double Fatal Fire Victims ID'd, Family Pets Killed In Berks County: Authorities
Double Fatal Fire Victims ID'd, Family Pets Killed In Berks County: Authorities Two people were killed and several family pets perished in a house fire in Robeson Township, the Berks County Coroner’s Office announced on Wednesday, April 9. The fire broke out just after 1 a.m. at a home on the 3200 block of Morgantown Road, officials said. According to the Geigertown Deputy Fire Chief, a Robeson Township police officer was sitting about a quarter-mile away when he smelled smoke. The officer traveled down Morgantown Road and located the house ablaze. A Shillington Borough police officer quickly joined him, and together they made numerous attempts to alert the residents a…
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…
'Police Incident' In Lancaster Closes Roads (DEVELOPING) 'Police Incident' In Lancaster Closes Roads (DEVELOPING)
'Police Incident' In Lancaster Closes Roads (Developing) An active police incident has prompted road closures in Lancaster on Tuesday, March 4, authorities announced. Officers responded around noon after a resident discovered a suspicious object, police said. As a precaution, officials are working to safely dispose of it and ensure public safety. Road closures remain in effect on the 800 block of 3rd Street and the 300 block of South West End Street, and the public is advised to avoid the area. Those directly affected have been notified, authorities added. The Brightside Opportunities Center at 515 Hershey Avenue is open for anyone impacted …
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.
Tanker Truck Overturns, Closes Route 501 In Lancaster County Tanker Truck Overturns, Closes Route 501 In Lancaster County
Tanker Truck Overturns, Closes Route 501 In Lancaster County A tanker truck hauling liquid asphalt oil overturned, shutting down a stretch of Route 501 in Lancaster County on Friday, Feb. 7, emergency dispatchers said. The crash happened around 11:04 a.m. in the 1900 block of Furnace Hills Pike/Route 501 near Route 322 in Elizabeth Township, according to dispatch reports. The 18-wheeler flipped onto its side, and a utility pole and wires were knocked down, blocking the roadway, officials said. No injuries were reported. Photos from the scene show the tanker overturned in the grass along the highway. Route 501 remains closed from Route 322 to Fox R…
Following Fiery Crash, Route 283 West Reopens In Lancaster County: PennDOT Following Fiery Crash, Route 283 West Reopens In Lancaster County: PennDOT
Following Fiery Crash, Route 283 West Reopens In Lancaster County: PennDOT A crash involving multiple vehicles, including a tractor-trailer that caught fire, shut down Route 283 westbound between Route 772 and Spooky Nook Road in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) officials announced on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 4:10 p.m. The incident, which occurred around 3:38 p.m. and was first listed on 511PA.com, prompted emergency responders to close the road to address the fire and manage the crash scene, according to PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler. PennDOT was notified of the westbound closure at 3:40 p.m. No injuries have been reporte…
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
Massive 3-Alarm Fire Engulfs Two Barns In Rapho Township: Officials Massive 3-Alarm Fire Engulfs Two Barns In Rapho Township: Officials
Massive 3-Alarm Fire Engulfs Two Barns In Rapho Township: Officials A fire has engulfed two barns in Rapho Township, prompting a large emergency response and road closures, officials said. The fire broke out in the 2000 block of Horn Road near Mastersonville Road on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 11:30 a.m., according to the Lancaster County-Wide Communications. Crews quickly upgraded the incident to a three-alarm blaze as flames spread between two barns, dispatch officials confirmed. No injuries have been reported, and it remains unclear if chickens or other animals were inside the barns when the fire began. Emergency responders have blocked off the area between…
Residential Fire Closes Road In Hatfield Township (DEVELOPING) Residential Fire Closes Road In Hatfield Township (DEVELOPING)
Residential Fire Closes Road In Hatfield Township (Developing) A residential fire has forced a road closure in Hatfield Township, police announced on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Clymer Road is shut down at Line Lexington Road, Holly Lane, and Orvilla Road as emergency crews respond to the fire, according to Hatfield Township Police. Drivers are urged not to bypass emergency vehicles and to use alternate routes, authorities said. This incident was first reported at 11:19 a.m., police noted. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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…
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…
Fatal Garbage Truck Crash Closes Route 15 (UPDATE) Fatal Garbage Truck Crash Closes Route 15 (UPDATE)
Fatal Garbage Truck Crash Closes Route 15 (Update) A fatal crash involving a garbage truck closed Route 15 in Clinton Township, Lycoming County, early Saturday morning, Pennsylvania State Police said in a release. The crash happened at 5:03 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, along the 6800 block of US Highway 15 South, just south of McNett Road. Trooper Ryan Smith, the investigating officer, reported that the collision occurred when a garbage truck attempted a U-turn near the driveway of 6885 US Highway 15. The driver of the second vehicle, identified as James Haddix, was traveling southbound when his vehicle collided perpendicularly with the garba…