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Overturned Tractor-Trailer Closes I-81 North In Cumberland County Overturned Tractor-Trailer Closes I-81 North In Cumberland County
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Closes I-81 North In Cumberland County An overturned tractor-trailer has shut down a stretch of Interstate 81 in Cumberland County on Monday, Sept. 15, officials said. The crash happened between Exit 52A for US 11 North in New Kingstown and Exit 57 for PA 114 in Mechanicsburg around 5:20 p.m., according to PennDOT. All lanes of I-81 northbound are closed, and traffic is being diverted onto Route 11, authorities said. Drivers should expect heavy congestion and delays in both directions, with rubbernecking slowing southbound lanes. The tractor-trailer was believed to be hauling tools when it overturned, officials said. A minor ga…
Woman Killed After Truck Overturns On I-81: PA State Police Harrisburg Woman Killed After Truck Overturns On I-81: PA State Police Harrisburg
Woman Killed After Truck Overturns On I-81: PA State Police Harrisburg A woman was killed when her truck overturned along Interstate 81 in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, Sept. 11. Carol A. Lopez, 56, of Schuylkill Haven, was driving a 2015 Mack Granite truck northbound near mile marker 78.9 at 2:38 p.m. when the vehicle suffered a mechanical failure in the front right tire, according to investigators. The truck veered sharply to the right, struck a guide rail, climbed the embankment, and overturned before coming to rest, troopers said. Lopez was entrapped, and fire and EMS crews attempted life-saving mea…
Tractor-Trailer Crash Cleared On I-81 In Dauphin, Lebanon Counties Tractor-Trailer Crash Cleared On I-81 In Dauphin, Lebanon Counties
Tractor-Trailer Crash Cleared On I-81 In Dauphin, Lebanon Counties A crash involving a tractor-trailer that shut down Interstate 81 northbound between Dauphin and Lebanon counties on Sunday, Aug. 17 has been cleared, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials announced. The collision happened near Exit 85 for PA 934 South in Annville, prompting authorities to close the highway from Exit 80 at Grantville/Hershey to Exit 85. Traffic was detoured off the interstate at Exit 80 following the closure around 6:30 p.m., according to PennDOT. As of 10 p.m., the crash scene had been cleared, though officials said motorists should expect residual delays in t…
EMT Motorcyclist, 25, Killed In Three-Vehicle I-81 Crash In Susquehanna Twp.: PA State Police EMT Motorcyclist, 25, Killed In Three-Vehicle I-81 Crash In Susquehanna Twp.: PA State Police
EMT Motorcyclist, 25, Killed In Three-Vehicle I-81 Crash In Susquehanna Twp.: PA State Police A 25-year-old EMT apprentice was killed in a three-vehicle crash that shut down Interstate 81 North in Dauphin County on Saturday night, Aug. 9, authorities announced the following week. The crash happened just after 9 p.m. near mile marker 67.8 in Susquehanna Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police Harrisburg. Troopers said the collision involved a 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche driven by Jerald Benjamin Karcewski of Downingtown, a 2022 Yamaha YZF690 motorcycle driven by Noah Joseph Dentry of Red Lion, and a 2015 Toyota Tacoma driven by Ryan Peter Hunchar of Royersford. Dentry, who beg…
Tractor-Trailer Hits Overpass On I-81, Spilling Target Merch: PennDOT Tractor-Trailer Hits Overpass On I-81, Spilling Target Merch: PennDOT
Tractor-Trailer Hits Overpass On I-81, Spilling Target Merch: PennDOT A tractor-trailer carrying merchandise for Target struck an overpass along Interstate 81 in Cumberland County on Friday morning, July 4, sending boxes spilling across the roadway and closing a stretch of the highway, officials said. The crash happened around 8:30 a.m. when the big rig hit the Stoughstown Road bridge over I-81 northbound, PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler said in an update. The impact breached the right side of the trailer, scattering some of its load onto the interstate. The highway was closed between Exit 29 (Shippensburg) and Exit 37 (Newville). Although traffic was …
Maryland EMT Student, 21, Killed After Crashing Into Tractor-Trailer On I-81 Dauphin County Maryland EMT Student, 21, Killed After Crashing Into Tractor-Trailer On I-81 Dauphin County
Maryland EMT Student, 21, Killed After Crashing Into Tractor-Trailer On I-81 Dauphin County A 21-year-old Maryland EMT was killed in a violent crash on Interstate 81 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Wednesday, May 28. Joscelynne Pannone, of Baltimore, was driving an SUV southbound on I-81 near Exit 80 (Route 743/Grantville/Hershey) when she lost control on the wet roadway around 2:30 a.m., authorities said. Her vehicle veered onto the right shoulder and slammed into the back of a parked flatbed tractor-trailer near the Grantville rest area at mile marker 79.4. The Dauphin County Coroner’s Office pronounced Pannone dead at the scene from multiple traumatic …
Car Veers Into Oncoming Traffic On I-81 In Virginia, Killing Woman: State Police Car Veers Into Oncoming Traffic On I-81 In Virginia, Killing Woman: State Police
Car Veers Into Oncoming Traffic On I-81 In Virginia, Killing Woman: State Police A 28-year-old woman was killed on I-81 in Virginia after her car veered across the median and slammed head-on into a pickup truck, state police said. Virginia State Police say the crash happened shortly after noon on Monday, May 19, at the 309-mile marker on Interstate 81 in Frederick County. According to investigators, a 2014 Volkswagen Passat driven by Marsha Constantine, of Orchard Beach, Maine, was headed south when it ran off the left side of the highway and crossed into oncoming traffic. The Volkswagen collided head-on with a northbound 2017 Ford F350, police said. Constantine was p…
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down I-81 North In Lebanon County (DEVELOPING) Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down I-81 North In Lebanon County (DEVELOPING)
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down I-81 North In Lebanon County (Developing) A jackknifed tractor-trailer brought traffic to a standstill on Interstate 81 in Lebanon County, officials announced on Friday, May 9. The big rig jackknifed across all northbound lanes of the highway around 11:30 a.m., near Exit 85 for Route 934/Annville/Fort Indiantown Gap in East Hanover Township, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials said. The crash forced the closure of I-81 north between Exit 85 and Exit 89 for Interstate 78/Allentown. As of 12:08 p.m., all lanes remained blocked, and it was unclear when the interstate would reopen. Southbound lanes were also impacted d…
Juice-Filled Trailer Catches Fire, Slows I-81 Traffic In Cumberland County (UPDATE) Juice-Filled Trailer Catches Fire, Slows I-81 Traffic In Cumberland County (UPDATE)
Juice-Filled Trailer Catches Fire, Slows I-81 Traffic In Cumberland County (Update) A tractor-trailer hauling concentrated juice caught fire on I-81 South near Newville, causing major delays, Pennsylvania State Police said. The fire broke out near Exit 37 for PA 233 in Newville on Tuesday, April 15 around 1:13 p.m., prompting emergency crews to temporarily close the southbound lanes while they battled the blaze, according to police. No injuries were reported in the incident. The left lane has since reopened, and traffic is slowly getting through, officials say. A large crane was brought to the scene, though it’s unclear what its role is in the response. The trailer was r…
Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down I-81 South Near Greencastle, Sparks Delays (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down I-81 South Near Greencastle, Sparks Delays (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down I-81 South Near Greencastle, Sparks Delays (Developing) A tractor-trailer crash involving multiple vehicles shut down Interstate 81 southbound near Exit 5 (Greencastle/Waynesboro) in Antrim Township, Franklin County around 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, according to PennDOT. Due to the wreck, all lanes of I-81 southbound are closed between Exit 5 and Exit 10 (Route 914/Marion). Rubbernecking delays were also reported on the northbound side between the same exits. It is unclear when the highway will reopen. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and expect major delays. The extent of injuries and the number of vehicles involved have not yet been …
4-Year-Old With Conshohocked Ties Killed In DUI Crash, Suspect Arrested: Harrisburg Police 4-Year-Old With Conshohocked Ties Killed In DUI Crash, Suspect Arrested: Harrisburg Police
4-Year-Old With Conshohocked Ties Killed In DUI Crash, Suspect Arrested: Harrisburg Police A 55-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the Harrisburg crash that killed 4-year-old Brynley “Bryn” Eliza Kropnick in November 2024, authorities announced. Mary Kaye Flatley was taken into custody on Monday, March 10, 2025, and charged with homicide by vehicle while DUI, homicide by vehicle, DUI: controlled substance - schedule 1, recklessly endangering another person, driving at a safe speed, and prohibiting text-based communications, according to Harrisburg Police. The crash occurred on Nov. 8, 2024, at the U.S. Route 22/322 interchange with Interstate 81. The …
Disabled Tractor-Trailer Causing Major Delays On I-81 In Lower Paxton Disabled Tractor-Trailer Causing Major Delays On I-81 In Lower Paxton
Disabled Tractor-Trailer Causing Major Delays On I-81 In Lower Paxton A disabled tractor-trailer is backing up traffic for miles on Interstate 81 in Dauphin County, PennDOT announced on Thursday, Feb. 27. The vehicle became disabled around 8:15 a.m. in the northbound lanes near Exit 72A for Route 22/Paxtonia in Lower Paxton Township, according to officials. One lane remains restricted as crews work to clear the scene, causing severe congestion in the area. Motorists should expect delays and use alternate routes if possible. The restriction is expected to be lifted by 10:30 a.m., PennDOT said.
Tanker Fire Closes I-81 South In Cumberland County—Truck Was Carrying Acetone (UPDATE) Tanker Fire Closes I-81 South In Cumberland County—Truck Was Carrying Acetone (UPDATE)
Tanker Fire Closes I-81 South In Cumberland County—Truck Was Carrying Acetone (Update) A tanker fire shut down Interstate 81 southbound at the Route 581 split in Cumberland County on Tuesday evening, Feb. 11, officials said. The fire broke out around 6:30 p.m., prompting closures of I-81 south at Exit 59 (PA 581 East/US 11 – Camp Hill) and the ramp from 581 west to I-81 south, according to PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler. Crews quickly extinguished the cab fire, and the tanker— which was carrying acetone— did not explode, Schreffler said. The ramp from 581 west to I-81 south reopened earlier in the evening. As of 9:24 p.m., all lanes of I-81 south have reopened, S…
Dangerous Ice Storm Looms, Drivers Urged To Stay Off Maryland Roads Dangerous Ice Storm Looms, Drivers Urged To Stay Off Maryland Roads
Dangerous Ice Storm Looms, Drivers Urged To Stay Off Maryland Roads A fresh Winter Weather Advisory has been put in place in Maryland and Virginia as another batch of ice and snow approaches the region. Forecasters are cautioning that some snow and sleet may accumulate in parts of the area, with precipitation moving west of I-81 before dawn on Saturday, Feb. 8. Precipitation will likely start as snow before transitioning to sleet and eventually to freezing rain through the afternoon. "A wintry mix will overspread the area Saturday morning. It may initially start as a mix of snow and sleet before giving way to freezing rain that persists through t…
Tow Truck Driver Injured In I-81 Crash While Assisting Stranded Vehicle: PSP Tow Truck Driver Injured In I-81 Crash While Assisting Stranded Vehicle: PSP
Tow Truck Driver Injured In I-81 Crash While Assisting Stranded Vehicle: PSP A tow truck operator was hospitalized after being hit by a passenger vehicle on Interstate 81 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, Feb. 6. The crash happened around 6:25 a.m. at mile marker 23.0 northbound when a passenger vehicle struck the tow truck as the operator was preparing to tow another vehicle, troopers said. The tow truck driver was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Details about the other driver were not immediately available. State police are reminding motorists to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles an…
Estate Of PA “Grammy” With NJ Ties Sues For Wrongful Death Following Fatal I-81 Crash: UPDATE Estate Of PA “Grammy” With NJ Ties Sues For Wrongful Death Following Fatal I-81 Crash: UPDATE
Estate Of PA “Grammy” With NJ Ties Sues For Wrongful Death Following Fatal I-81 Crash: Update Editor's Note: Flock Freight, Inc. has been removed as a defendant from the lawsuit. This article has been updated to reflect that change. The estate of a woman known lovingly as "Grammy" to her family is suing for her wrongful death after a tragic crash on Interstate 81, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Wednesday, Jan. 29 and Tuesday, Nov. 12. Eileen Beck, 80, who was born and raised in West Orange, New Jersey, and her companion John Sheltman, 79 — both with ties to Selinsgrove but most recently lived in Towada — were in a Subaru Outback. Lieu Nguyen, 49, of Har…
Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes I-81 Northbound In Central PA (DEVELOPING) Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes I-81 Northbound In Central PA (DEVELOPING)
Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes I-81 Northbound In Central PA (Developing) A multi-vehicle crash shut down all northbound lanes of Interstate 81 in Middlesex Township on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, officials said. The crash occurred between Exit 52B for the US 11/PA Turnpike and Exit 57 for PA 114 in Mechanicsburg around 7:18 a.m., according to PennDOT’s 511PA and emergency dispatch reports. Pennsylvania State Police troopers responded to the scene to investigate and assess any potential injuries, authorities said. No injuries or fatalities have been reported as of this update. Traffic is backed up along the stretch of I-81, with 511PA listing the anticipated reopen…
Speeds Reduced On I-81 In Lebanon County Due To Slippery Conditions: PennDOT Speeds Reduced On I-81 In Lebanon County Due To Slippery Conditions: PennDOT
Speeds Reduced On I-81 In Lebanon County Due To Slippery Conditions: PennDOT Drivers are urged to proceed with caution on Interstate 81 in Lebanon County, where speeds have been reduced to 55 mph due to wet and slippery conditions, PennDOT announced on Thursday, Jan. 16. The speed restriction applies to I-81 northbound between Exit 89 (I-78 East – Allentown) and Exit 151A (I-80 East – Stroudsburg), PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler said. The restriction, implemented at 11:40 a.m., comes as light but steady snow creates slippery road conditions across much of District 8. Crews in all eight counties of the district are patrolling and laying material as needed t…
I-81 Truck Fire Forces Firefighters In Central PA To Unload Hundreds Of Packages (PHOTOS) I-81 Truck Fire Forces Firefighters In Central PA To Unload Hundreds Of Packages (PHOTOS)
I-81 Truck Fire Forces Firefighters In Central PA To Unload Hundreds Of Packages (Photos) A truck fire on Interstate 81 near Exit 52 forced firefighters to unload hundreds of packages by hand to extinguish smoldering flames, New Kingstown Fire Company announced. The fire broke out on a truck trailer traveling northbound on I-81 at 3:51 p.m. Wednesday, according to the fire company. Crews found smoldering flames above the axles, officials said. In order to fully extinguish the fire, firefighters had to unload hundreds of packages by hand. The area was soaked to prevent the fire from reigniting. The operation lasted about an hour, with firefighters from Union Fire Company and Sil…
Driver Ejected In Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-81 In PA Escapes With Minor Injuries: Officials Driver Ejected In Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-81 In PA Escapes With Minor Injuries: Officials
Driver Ejected In Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-81 In PA Escapes With Minor Injuries: Officials A driver was ejected from a tractor-trailer in a crash on Interstate 81 but miraculously escaped with minor injuries, fire officials said. The collision happened around 12:57 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, when a tractor-trailer rear-ended another at mile marker 117 northbound on I-81, according to a release from the Friendship Fire Company No. 1, Englewood. The crash triggered iPhone’s crash detection system, leading first responders to the scene, officials said. The striking vehicle sustained major damage, and its driver was ejected but somehow suffered only minor injuries, authorities detaile…
Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes I-81 South Near Hershey, Causing Major Delays Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes I-81 South Near Hershey, Causing Major Delays
Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes I-81 South Near Hershey, Causing Major Delays A multi-vehicle crash has shut down a stretch of Interstate 81 southbound in Dauphin County, leading to significant traffic backups on Tuesday, Dec. 17, authorities said. The crash occurred near the Manada Hill/Hershey exit, with all lanes closed, according to 511PA. Traffic is backed up for several miles as crews work to clear the scene. 511PA estimates the roadway will reopen around 12:45 p.m. No injuries or fatalities have been reported at this time. The incident comes just days after 19-year-old Muhammad Ali and 21-year-old Dru Feeley were killed in separate crashes along I-81 in South…
3X Varsity HS Athlete ID’d As Maryland Man Killed In High-Speed Crash With Tractor-Trailer: PSP 3X Varsity HS Athlete ID’d As Maryland Man Killed In High-Speed Crash With Tractor-Trailer: PSP
3X Varsity HS Athlete ID’d As Maryland Man Killed In High-Speed Crash With Tractor-Trailer: PSP A 21-year-old former three-sport varsity athlete from South Hagerstown High School was killed when his car rear-ended a tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 in Antrim Township, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Dec. 16. Dru N. Feeley, of Hagerstown, died at the scene of the crash, which occurred around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, near mile marker 6.9, troopers said. He was driving a 2005 Dodge Neon at a high speed in the left lane of I-81 North when he struck the rear of a 2021 Peterbilt 579 tractor-trailer, investigators said. The tractor-trailer, driven by 34-year-old Michael May…
Teen Killed In High-Speed I-81 Crash ID'd: Details Released By PA State Police, Family Teen Killed In High-Speed I-81 Crash ID'd: Details Released By PA State Police, Family
Teen Killed In High-Speed I-81 Crash ID'd: Details Released By PA State Police, Family A high-speed crash on Interstate 81 southbound in East Pennsboro Township claimed the life of a 19-year-old Harrisburg man, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Sunday, Dec. 15. The fatal crash occurred at mile marker 62.6 at approximately 9:43 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, according to PSP Trooper Joshua Hoerner. Muhammad Shezal Ali, 19, of Harrisburg, died at the scene after being ejected from his 2009 Honda Civic, police said. Investigators determined the crash was caused by racing at high speeds between Ali’s Civic and a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. Asslamualikum wrwb, إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّ…
Fatal Multi-Vehicle Rollover Crash On I-81 Near Enola: PennDOT Fatal Multi-Vehicle Rollover Crash On I-81 Near Enola: PennDOT
Fatal Multi-Vehicle Rollover Crash On I-81 Near Enola: PennDOT A fiery multi-vehicle crash left one person dead and shut down a stretch of Interstate 81 on Thursday, Dec. 14, authorities said. Body: The crash happened near mile marker 62.5 on I-81 southbound, between Exit 65: US 11/15 North and South - Marysville/Enola and Exit 61: PA 944 - Wertzville Road, officials said. The collision, which occurred at approximately 9:35 p.m., involved multiple vehicles, one of which caught fire. Emergency crews confirmed one fatality at the scene. Firefighters worked to extinguish the flames and clear the wreckage, authorities said. All southbound lanes of I-81 we…
Speed Reduced On I-81 In Lebanon County Amid Cleanup, New Crash (UPDATE) Speed Reduced On I-81 In Lebanon County Amid Cleanup, New Crash (UPDATE)
Speed Reduced On I-81 In Lebanon County Amid Cleanup, New Crash (Update) Speed limits have been reduced on Interstate 81 in Lebanon County at the request of Pennsylvania State Police Jonestown, PennDOT announced on Wednesday, Dec. 11, as crews continue clearing a major crash involving a tractor-trailer hauling a prefab mobile home. PennDOT has reduced speed limits on I-81 in Lebanon County to improve safety as emergency crews manage ongoing incidents, including a crash involving a tractor-trailer hauling a prefab mobile home near the Interstate 78 split in Union Township. The tractor-trailer veered off the road into the bushes earlier in the day, causing exten…
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Spills Lumber, Closes Multiple Ramps On I-81, I-83: PennDOT Overturned Tractor-Trailer Spills Lumber, Closes Multiple Ramps On I-81, I-83: PennDOT
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Spills Lumber, Closes Multiple Ramps On I-81, I-83: PennDOT An overturned tractor-trailer and a separate crash caused major traffic disruptions and multiple ramp closures on Interstates 81 and 83 near Harrisburg on Tuesday, Dec. 3, authorities said. The first incident occurred at approximately 5:03 p.m., when a crash on I-81 southbound at Exit 70 to I-83 South/US 322 East - Harrisburg led to the closure of the ramp, according to PennDOT. The ramp closure is expected to last until at least 8 p.m. Shortly after, at 5:11 p.m., a tractor-trailer overturned on the ramp connecting I-81 southbound to I-83 southbound, spilling its load of lumber. Debris s…
'Comfy' Celebration Of Life Planned For PA 4-Year-Old Brynley Kropnick After Fatal Crash 'Comfy' Celebration Of Life Planned For PA 4-Year-Old Brynley Kropnick After Fatal Crash
'Comfy' Celebration Of Life Planned For PA 4-Year-Old Brynley Kropnick After Fatal Crash A 4-year-old girl known for her love of life, learning, and chocolate ice cream with sprinkles has been identified as the victim of a devastating crash in Harrisburg earlier this month, authorities confirmed to Daily Voice on Friday, Nov. 29. Brynley “Bryn” Eliza Kropnick, of East Lampeter Township, was fatally injured in a vehicle accident at the U.S. Route 22/322 interchange with Interstate 81 on Friday, Nov. 8, around 6:15 p.m., according to the Dauphin County Coroner's Office. Her manner of death was ruled accidental after an autopsy on Nov. 12. Her family and community are mourning the…
I-81 Crash Causes Traffic Delays In Central PA I-81 Crash Causes Traffic Delays In Central PA
I-81 Crash Causes Traffic Delays In Central PA A crash blocked the right lane of Interstate 81 northbound near Exit 44: Route 465/Plainfield in Dickinson Township on Wednesday, Nov. 20, around 6 a.m., PennDOT reported. The crash caused severe traffic backups in the area before crews cleared the scene, reopening all lanes by mid-morning. It remains unclear if anyone was injured in the incident. Drivers are encouraged to stay cautious as additional delays may persist.
Motorcyclist Killed In Fatal Crash On I-81 Ramp ID'd: PSP Motorcyclist Killed In Fatal Crash On I-81 Ramp ID'd: PSP
Motorcyclist Killed In Fatal Crash On I-81 Ramp ID'd: PSP A 28-year-old motorcyclist from Shippensburg died in a crash that closed an Interstate 81 ramp in Hampden Township on Saturday, Nov. 16, according to Pennsylvania State Police and PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler. Mangal Rai was identified as the victim of the single-vehicle incident, which occurred around 6:45 a.m. on the southbound ramp to Route 581 Eastbound at Exit 59 (Route 581/Route 11/Camp Hill), police said. According to investigators, Rai "under-compensated the left curve in the road," crossed into the right shoulder, and struck a metal guard rail on his 2023 Kawasaki Ninja m…
Fatal Motorcycle Crash Closes I-81 Ramp In Central PA: PennDOT Fatal Motorcycle Crash Closes I-81 Ramp In Central PA: PennDOT
Fatal Motorcycle Crash Closes I-81 Ramp In Central PA: PennDOT A motorcyclist was killed in a crash that closed an Interstate 81 ramp in Hampden Township on Saturday, Nov. 16, according to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler. The wreck happened around 6:45 a.m. on the southbound ramp to Route 581 Eastbound at Exit 59 (Route 581/Route 11/Camp Hill), officials said. Emergency crews responded to the scene, shutting down the ramp for several hours. The crash has since been cleared, and the ramp has reopened. No additional details about the victim or the cause of the crash have been released.
Fatal Four-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down I-81 North In Lebanon County: PennDOT Fatal Four-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down I-81 North In Lebanon County: PennDOT
Fatal Four-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down I-81 North In Lebanon County: PennDOT A fatal crash has led to the closure of a section of Interstate 81 in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler announced on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. The collision occurred at around 2:40 a.m. in the northbound lanes near Exit 80, Route 743/Grantville/Hershey, in East Hanover Township, according to PennDOT's 511PA. The crash involved two passenger vehicles and two tractor-trailers—one transporting beer and the other carrying fertilizer, Schreffler explained. A coroner was called to the scene, with one fatality reported, according to Schreffler.…