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27 Miles Of I-78 Reopen Almost 8 Hours After Triple Tractor-Trailer Crash 27 Miles Of I-78 Reopen Almost 8 Hours After Triple Tractor-Trailer Crash
27 Miles Of I-78 Reopen Almost 8 Hours After Triple Tractor-Trailer Crash A multi-vehicle crash shuttered 27 miles of Interstate 78 for nearly eight hours on Wednesday, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The crash involving three tractor-trailers and an SUV happened in the eastbound lanes of I-78 at milepost 49, near Route 100, in Upper Macungie Township just before 5:20 a.m. on Oct. 4, authorities said. All lanes were closed and detoured to Route 863, Pennsylvania State Police said. The 27-mile closure shut the interstate down from Exit 23: Shartlesville interchange in Berks County through Exit 49A: Route 100 So…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Rt 30 Closes In Both Directions In Central PA (DEVELOPING) Rt 30 Closes In Both Directions In Central PA (DEVELOPING)
Rt 30 Closes In Both Directions In Central PA (Developing) A multi-vehicle crash has shuttered Route 30 in both directions in Central Pennsylvania on Monday morning.  The crash happened in Jackson Township, York County around 7:52 a.m. on Oct. 2, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.  The closure is between Big Mount, Labott, and Biesecker roads. The highway remains closed in both directions as of 9:30 a.m. This is a developing story. Check back here for updates. 

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by Jillian Pikora
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Crash On US 222 Causing Delays In Ephrata (DEVELOPING) Crash On US 222 Causing Delays In Ephrata (DEVELOPING)
Crash On US 222 Causing Delays In Ephrata (Developing) A multi-vehicle crash is causing major delays on US 222 in Ephrata, authorities say.  A van hauling a trailer flipped over by mile marker 39.4 on US 222 northbound near Peach Road, West Earl Township just after 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13, according to Lancaster County Wide Communications. The crash shuttered the highway between exits PA 772 to Brownstown or Rothsville and US 322 to Ephrata as of 2:27 p.m. according to PennDOT.  Major delays are ongoing but no injuries have been reported as of 3 p.m. Follow Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Jillian Pikora
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I-81 In PA Reopens Following Triple Fatal Maryland Crash (UPDATE) I-81 In PA Reopens Following Triple Fatal Maryland Crash (UPDATE)
I-81 In PA Reopens Following Triple Fatal Maryland Crash (Update) Part of Interstate 81 in Pennsylvania was shuttered following a triple fatal multi-vehicle crash at the border with Maryland, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Officials told Daily Voice on Friday.  Four tractor-trailers, at least two passenger vehicles, and several motorcycles were involved in a deadly crash at mile marker 10 on Interstate 81 South in Washington County Maryland around 11 a.m. on Sept. 1, PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler told Daily Voice. Three people are confirmed dead, several others are entrapped, and at least one person has been airlifted from the scene a…

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by Jillian Pikora
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2 Crashes Shutter I-81 In Southcentral PA: PennDOT (DEVELOPING) 2 Crashes Shutter I-81 In Southcentral PA: PennDOT (DEVELOPING)
2 Crashes Shutter I-81 In Southcentral PA: PennDOT (Developing) Two multi-vehicle crashes halted all traffic on Interstate 81 in Southcentral Pennsylvania on Monday evening.  The first crash happened just before 4 p.m. on July 31, 2023.  The crash was in the northbound lanes between exits 20: PA 997 - Scotland and 24:PA 696 - Fayette Street, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The first crash was between a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle, PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler told Daily Voice.  The second crash happened just after 4:30 p.m. in the southbound lanes of I-81 between the same exits…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Carlisle Pike Reopens Following Multi-Vehicle Crash (UPDATE) Carlisle Pike Reopens Following Multi-Vehicle Crash (UPDATE)
Carlisle Pike Reopens Following Multi-Vehicle Crash (Update) A multi-vehicle crash closed all lanes of traffic on US Route 11 in Central Pennsylvania on Wednesday morning, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.  The crash happened at the intersection of Jeffrey Road and Carlisle Pike/US Route 11 near Skyport Road in Hampden Township, according to PennDOT.  The call to the crash came into emergency dispatchers around 10 a.m. on July 12, 2023.  The crash was initially reported to have entrapment but it is unclear if that was still the case when emergency crews arrived.  The exact number of patients or vehicles…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-83 In Central PA: PennDOT Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-83 In Central PA: PennDOT
Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-83 In Central PA: PennDOT A multi-vehicle crash is causing major delays on Interstate 83 in Central Pennsylvania on Friday, June 16, 2023, according to PennDOT. The crash involves a tractor-trailer and at least one passenger vehicle on I-83, according to radio broadcasts from first responders. It was reported just after 11 a.m. according to York County emergency dispatch.  The crash has closed the northbound lanes between Exits 39A: PA 114 - Lewisberry Road and 40A: Limekiln Road. There is no word of any injuries.  This is the second crash on I-83 this morning. You can read about the other crash here.&nb…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Fatal Motor Home Crash On I-81 In PA, Authorities Say (UPDATE) Fatal Motor Home Crash On I-81 In PA, Authorities Say (UPDATE)
Fatal Motor Home Crash On I-81 In PA, Authorities Say (Update) A deadly crash shuttered part of Interstate 81 on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, authorities say.  The multi-vehicle crash happened near mile marker 5 in Antrim Township around 11 a.m., according Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Megan Frazer.  The northbound lanes closed at exit 5 to Greencastle and Waynesboro, according to 511PA. Northbound traffic was being detoured off the highway at exit 5, according to Frazer. All lanes reopened around 2:30 p.m., according to PennDOT spokesperson  Fritzi Schreffler. The motor home rear-ended the tractor-trailer while the vehicles were s…

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by Jillian Pikora
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I-81 Multi-Vehicle Crash Causing Partial Closure: Pennsylvania State Police I-81 Multi-Vehicle Crash Causing Partial Closure: Pennsylvania State Police
I-81 Multi-Vehicle Crash Causing Partial Closure: Pennsylvania State Police A multiple vehicle crash has caused a partial closure of Interstate 81 in central Pennsylvania, authorities say. The closure is at milemarker 35.5 in Penn Township, state police say.  No further information was available from the police. According to PennDOT, "northbound between Exit 29: PA 174 - KING ST and Exit: REST AREA." Is the affected area. The public is asked to avoid that stretch of the roadway.

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Hazmat Crew Called To Fire At Multi-Vehicle Crash Along US 30 In Central PA (DEVELOPING) Hazmat Crew Called To Fire At Multi-Vehicle Crash Along US 30 In Central PA (DEVELOPING)
Hazmat Crew Called To Fire At Multi-Vehicle Crash Along US 30 In Central PA (Developing) A hazmat team has been called to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash in central Pennsylvania involving a commercial truck, authorities say.  The crash happened at the intersection of Lampeter Road and Lincoln Highway East (Bridgeport) around 2 p.m., according to area police and PennDOT. The commercial truck caught fire in the crash, so the "Lancaster County Haz-Mat is responding to assess the situation for possible leakage," the East Lampeter Township police department detailed in the release.  Lampeter has been closed to traffic, and motorists are asked to avoid the area "and exp…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
Beloved Dad Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer In Central PA ID'd Beloved Dad Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer In Central PA ID'd
Beloved Dad Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer In Central PA ID'd The 51-year-old man killed in a multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer in central Pennsylvania early in the morning on Tuesday, Oct. 11 has been identified, authorities say. Brian Lee Allison, of Willow Street, died at the scene of the crash, according to Lancaster County Coroner Dr. Stephen Diamantoni and his family.  Emergency crews were called to a reported crash involving entrapment at the intersection of 272 South (Willow Street Pike) and 741 (Long Lane) just before 1 a.m,., West Lampeter Township police say.  Upon arrival, crews found a 2003 silver Chevy TrailBlazer which w…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Man, 23, Killed In Multi-Vehicle I-78 Crash In Berks County: Police Man, 23, Killed In Multi-Vehicle I-78 Crash In Berks County: Police
Man, 23, Killed In Multi-Vehicle I-78 Crash In Berks County: Police A Lebanon man was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on I-78 in Berks County Monday, July 11, authorities said. The 23-year-old man was standing outside of his broken-down 1992 Mercury, signaling for help around 4:30 a.m. near mile marker 26.4 in Tilden Township, Pennsylvania State Police said. The chain reaction began when a 2008 Honda driven by a 66-year-old Dumfries, VA, man, rear-ended a 2022 Toyota driven by a 25-year-old man from Pine Grove, PA, state police said. The Toyota then struck the Mercury from behind, hitting the man as well. A 2022 Honda driven by a 20-year-old Lee…

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
Multi-Vehicle Crash Temporarily Halted Traffic Into Along I-83 In PA Multi-Vehicle Crash Temporarily Halted Traffic Into Along I-83 In PA
Multi-Vehicle Crash Temporarily Halted Traffic Into Along I-83 In PA A multi-vehicle crash brought traffic to a standstill along Interstate 83 northbound on Wednesday, June 1, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.  The scene of the crash on I-83 northboundPennDOT The crash happened between Exit 41 B-Lemoyne and Exit 43- Capitol/2nd Street around 5 p.m. according to PennDOT.  The crash reportedly involved three to five vehicles according to police scanners, although Daily Voice was unable to verify this with emergency dispatchers. Additional details about the crash were not immediately available, follow Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Crash Closes Portion Of Route 22 In Lehigh County Crash Closes Portion Of Route 22 In Lehigh County
Crash Closes Portion Of Route 22 In Lehigh County A multi-vehicle crash closed a portion of Route 22 in Lehigh County on Thursday, May 19, officials said. All eastbound lanes were closed after the crash sometime around 5:45 p.m., 511PA said on Twitter. UPDATE: Multi vehicle crash on US 22 eastbound between PA 309 South and PA 229/Cedar Crest Blvd. All lanes closed. — 511PA Allentown (@511PAAllentown) May 19, 2022 The crash scene was cleared just before 8 p.m., 511 PA tweeted. CLEARED: Multi vehicle crash on US 22 eastbound between PA 309 South and PA 229/Cedar Crest Blvd. — 511PA Allentown (@511PAAllentown) May 19, 2022 The circ…

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
One Dead In Pair Of Multi-Vehicle Crashes On I-81 One Dead In Pair Of Multi-Vehicle Crashes On I-81
One Dead In Pair Of Multi-Vehicle Crashes On I-81 One person died in a pair of multi-vehicle crashes on Interstate 81 Monday, April 11, closing all lanes along the portion of the highway, authorities said. The first crash involves a box truck on a bridge in the southbound lanes at Exit 65 - US 11/US 15, although both directions of traffic have been halted around 9:30 a.m., according to PennDOT. Traffic has been redirected at Exit 66 and the public has been urged to avoid the area. DAUPHIN CO: 81 southbound is closed at mile marker 65.5 for a crash. Traffic is being detoured off exit 66. Avoid the area. — Trooper Megan Ammerman (@PSPTr…

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by Jillian Pikora
Traffic
Multi-Vehicle Closes Part Of US 222 In PA: PennDOT Multi-Vehicle Closes Part Of US 222 In PA: PennDOT
Multi-Vehicle Closes Part Of US 222 In PA: PennDOT A multi-vehicle crash has closed all lanes along a portion of US 222 on Tuesday, according to the Pennsylvania department of transportation. All southbound lanes have been closed between US 322/Ephrata and Exit: US 322-Blue Ball, as of 4:11 p.m. on Apr. 5, according to PennDOT. Traffic is being detoured using the 322 interchange, PennDOT officials say. It is unclear how many vehicles are involved in the crash or if anyone is hurt. Follow Daily Voice for updates.

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by Jillian Pikora
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Multi-Vehicle Crash Slows Traffic To Crawl On US 222: PennDOT Multi-Vehicle Crash Slows Traffic To Crawl On US 222: PennDOT
Multi-Vehicle Crash Slows Traffic To Crawl On US 222: PennDOT A multi-vehicle crash on US 222 led to lane restrictions, causing a length backup on Thursday evening, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The crash happened near the northbound exit for US 322: Blue Ball shortly before 5 p.m. on Mar. 31, according to PennDOT. The roadway fully reopened shortly after 5:30 p.m., PennDOT tweeted. CLEARED: Incident cleared on US 222 southbound at Exit: US 322 - BLUE BALL. — 511PA Harrisburg (@511PAHarrisburg) March 31, 2022 The number of vehicles and persons involved remains unknown.

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Human Corpse Ejected From Transport Van, Horse In Trailer OK In NJ Crash Human Corpse Ejected From Transport Van, Horse In Trailer OK In NJ Crash
Human Corpse Ejected From Transport Van, Horse In Trailer OK In NJ Crash You had to see it to believe it, witnesses said: A corpse being taken from a hospital to a funeral home fell out the back of a transport vehicle in a multi-vehicle crash involving a horse trailer on Route 17 in Paramus. Three people were hospitalized, none with serious injuries, in the five-vehicle pileup on the highway's southbound side near the exit for Route 4 around 3:45 p.m. Friday, March 25, Paramus Police Kenneth Ehrenberg said from the scene. The body was on a stretcher wrapped in a sheet when it popped out of a Honda Odyssey, the chief said. The corpse wasn't damaged, he said. Th…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes All Lanes On I-81 For Miles: PennDOT Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes All Lanes On I-81 For Miles: PennDOT
Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes All Lanes On I-81 For Miles: PennDOT UPDATE: Interstate 81 reopened just before 10 a.m., according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The cause of the crash appears to have been a tractor-trailer fire, but the exact details including any word on possible injuries has not been released. ORIGINAL: A multi-vehicle crash caused serious delays along Interstate 81 in central Pennsylvania during Thursday morning's commute. Several miles of backed- up traffic on I-81.PennDOT The crash occurred in the northbound lanes between Exit 37: PA 233 - Newville and Exit 44: PA 465 - Plainfield-- closing all lanes of traffic…

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by Jillian Pikora
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3 Killed In I-83 Crash: Coroner 3 Killed In I-83 Crash: Coroner
3 Killed In I-83 Crash: Coroner Three people have died as a result of a three vehicle crash on Interstate 83 on Wednesday afternoon, according to a release by the York County coroner's office and reports by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The crash occurred at the southbound ramp for Exit 16A- Queen Street in York Township at approximately 2:44 p.m., according to the coroner's office. Emergency crews arrived at the scene at approximately 3:02 p.m., according to the release. One victim died at the scene and was pronounced dead at 3:50 p.m. by Deputy Coroner Jacob Clevenger according to the coroner's office.…

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Obituaries
'Invaluable' Volunteer Fire Chief Dies In Crash, Pennsylvania State Police Say 'Invaluable' Volunteer Fire Chief Dies In Crash, Pennsylvania State Police Say
'Invaluable' Volunteer Fire Chief Dies In Crash, Pennsylvania State Police Say A volunteer firefighter and fire chief died in a multi-vehicle crash on Friday, according to Pennsylvania state police and his fire house. State police were called to the scene of a crash involving a motorcycle on Nov. 12 just before 4 p.m., according to a release by police. Kerry L. Stoke, 33, of Loysville, was driving his 2007 Chevy Silverado southbound as the 2007 Yamaha VStar motorcycle was traveling northbound, with a 2008 Buick Enclave, operated by Michael L. Tuckey, 24, of Port Royal, following behind in the 7700 block of Veterans Way in Saville Township, police stated in the releas…

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by Jillian Pikora
Schools
Massive Crash Involving School Bus Halts Traffic At I-79, 422 Interchange Massive Crash Involving School Bus Halts Traffic At I-79, 422 Interchange
Massive Crash Involving School Bus Halts Traffic At I-79, 422 Interchange A serious crash involving a school bus has halted traffic on interstate 79, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The multi-vehicle crash happened along interstate 79 northbound between Exit 96: PA 488 - PORTERSVILLE/PROSPECT and Exit 105: PA 108 - SLIPPERY ROCK, according to PennDOT. Multiple medical vehicles, including helicopters were called to the scene just after 5 p.m., according to numerous broadcast news reports and as seen on PennDOT's 511pa. The crash involves a school bus, as reported by WPXI. All northbound lanes of I-79 are closed in the area of Worth…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Crash Closes Part Of I-83 In York County Crash Closes Part Of I-83 In York County
Crash Closes Part Of I-83 In York County A crash on Interstate 83 has closed all lanes along one stretch of the highway in York County. The multi-vehicle happened between Exit 36: PA 262- Fishing Creek and Exit 38: Reese's Summit on Wednesday just after 8 a.m., according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Initial reports show four vehicles involved. There is no word on any injuries. Follow Daily Voice for updates.

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by Jillian Pikora
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DEVELOPING: Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Part Of Interstate 81 In Cumberland County DEVELOPING: Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Part Of Interstate 81 In Cumberland County
Developing: Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Part Of Interstate 81 In Cumberland County A multi-vehicle crash has closed part of Interstate 81 in Cumberland County, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The crash occurred at exit 57 around 4:00 p.m. "The closure affects all southbound lanes from exit 52: US 11/I-76 Turnpike-Middlesex to exit 57: PA 114-Mechanicsburg," says PennDOT. The PA Turnpike Commission has not commented. At least two vehicles are involved. Initial reports on the emergency radio scanners state that at least one person was airlifted from the scene and there are two victims, but dispatch has not confirmed this at the time of publish…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Police Locate Good Samaritan From RT. 11/15 Crash Police Locate Good Samaritan From RT. 11/15 Crash
Police Locate Good Samaritan From RT. 11/15 Crash Police have located the woman who assisted victims at the scene of the multi-vehicle crash on Route 11/15 in Enola on Tuesday say East Pennsboro Township police. The police wanted to speak with this good samaritan who was helping patients at the scene. The crash led to the death of Lee Potteiger, 58 of Lewisberry. Krystin Nycole Marchese, 33 of Lemoyne has been charged with murder and is being held without bail in the Cumberland County Prison. The police thank the public for their help finding her, as she may have crucial information which could help the police with the crash investigation…

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