Fiery Crash Closes I-78 In Berks County

A major crash caused a fire and shut down both lanes of I-78 near Exit 35 in Berks County, according to authorities.

A multi-vehicle crash shut down both lanes of I-78 in Greenwich Township, Berks County on Friday morning.
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10/14/2022 9:52 a.m.

Emergency personnel was dispatched to a multi-vehicle crash near Exit 35 in Greenwich Township just before 8 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 14, according to the state Department of Transportation.

The crash shut down eastbound and westbound traffic on the highway, officials cautioned.

In less than an hour, authorities warned of a vehicle fire in the eastbound lane.

Pennsylvania State Police were not immediately available for comment.

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