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Freezing Conditions, Snow Causes Multiple Crashes On I-81, I-83, US 322, US 22: PennDOT Freezing Conditions, Snow Causes Multiple Crashes On I-81, I-83, US 322, US 22: PennDOT
Freezing Conditions, Snow Causes Multiple Crashes On I-81, I-83, US 322, US 22: PennDOT Winter weather conditions caused multiple crashes and delays in Central Pennsylvania on Tuesday morning, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler told Daily Voice.  The calls to the crashes due to "flash freeze" on bridges and ramps started around 6 a.m., according to PennDOT's Fritzi Schreffler.  The traffic issues were in the following areas, according to Schreffler and PennDOT's 511PA: The biggest slowdowns happened on Interstate 81 and 83.  I-81 South at the ramp to I-83 South near Exit 70 (I-83 South/US 322 East ramp) and I-83 N…

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Police & Fire
Serious Motorcycle Crash At I-81/I-83 Split Halts Traffic For Miles: PennDOT Serious Motorcycle Crash At I-81/I-83 Split Halts Traffic For Miles: PennDOT
Serious Motorcycle Crash At I-81/I-83 Split Halts Traffic For Miles: PennDOT A crash involving a motorcycle at the Interstate 81 and 83 split is causing miles of delays, according to the Pennsylvania department of transportation.  The crash happened along I-83 northbound at Exit: I-81 SOUTH / US 322 WEST - CARLISLE / LEWISTOWN { # 51A } just after 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, according to PennDOT.  Initial reports and police scanners say the rider suffered head trauma, but Daily Voice has been unable to independently confirm this. The number of vehicles involved is also unclear, but no coroner has been called to the scene as of 4:30 p.m., according to eme…

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Tractor-Trailer Overturns Closing Ramp From Rt. 30 To Rt. 222 In Lancaster, Say Police Tractor-Trailer Overturns Closing Ramp From Rt. 30 To Rt. 222 In Lancaster, Say Police
Tractor-Trailer Overturns Closing Ramp From Rt. 30 To Rt. 222 In Lancaster, Say Police An overturned tractor-trailer on the ramp for Route 30 to Route 222 in Lancaster County closed the roadway for hours Wednesday morning, say Manheim Township police. The tractor-trailer carrying building supplies was in a single vehicle rollover-- while on the ramp-- around 6:30 a.m., according to police. A tow-truck arrived at the scene around 7:30 a.m., according to dispatch. All Route 30 East traffic intending to go north on Route 222 was diverted to the next interchange at New Holland Pike, say police.  The ramp was closed for nearly three hours, while emergency crews cleaned up t…

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by Jillian Pikora