Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Part Of I-81 In Central PA

A multi-vehicle crash closed part of Interstate 81 closed in central Pennsylvania on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and state police.

Crash and fuel leak along I-81
Photo Credit: *511PA*

Jillian Pikora

03/16/2022 4:26 p.m.

The crash happened on I-81 southbound at Exit 52 - US 11/To Pennsylvania Turnpike I-76 around 3:30 p.m. on Mar. 16, according to PennDOT.

Pennsylvania state police trooper Megan Ammerman clarified it involves a vehicle fuel leak near mile marker 51.4 in Middlesex Township, Carlisle.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area.

There is no word on when the road will reopen.

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