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Escaped Pigs On I-81 Cause Delays In Central Pennsylvania: State Police

The cause of serious delays on Interstate 81 in central Pennsylvania has been revealed to be due to three escaped pigs, according to Pennsylvania state police.

The traffic delay (top) and one of the escaped pigs with a Pennsylvania state police trooper (bottom).

The traffic delay (top) and one of the escaped pigs with a Pennsylvania state police trooper (bottom).

Photo Credit: PennDOT; Special to Daily Voice

The wayward swine go loose from a truck heading north along the interstate near Exit 77 (PA 39 Mandala Hill/Hershey) shortly after 7 a.m., on Thursday, August 18, police say.

The rear gate of the hauler came open allowing the pigs the escape, but the driver was able to pull over to a rest area before additional pigs hopped off, according to a release by the police.

"Unfortunately due to injuries and safety concerns, the pigs had to be euthanized," police say.

No crashes or human injuries were reported.

The traffic cleared at 9:40 a.m., according to 511pa.

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