Major Crash Shuts Down Road In Eastern PA: Police (DEVELOPING) Major Crash Shuts Down Road In Eastern PA: Police (DEVELOPING)
Major Crash Shuts Down Road In Eastern PA: Police (Developing) A serious crash has closed Bristol Road between Jacksonville and Hatboro roads in Warminster, police announced on Tuesday, Aug. 5. The District Attorney’s Crash Investigation Team responded to the scene following the significant accident, authorities detailed in a release issued at 4:38 p.m. Bristol Road will remain closed for an undetermined amount of time as investigators work the scene, officials said. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes while the investigation continues.
Fatal Crash Shuts Down US 22 In Lebanon County: PennDOT Fatal Crash Shuts Down US 22 In Lebanon County: PennDOT
Fatal Crash Shuts Down US 22 In Lebanon County: PennDOT A fatal crash closed U.S. Route 22 in Lebanon County for hours on Tuesday evening, July 23, according to PennDOT officials. The deadly wreck happened just after 4:30 p.m. near the intersection with Coon Creek Road in East Hanover Township, Lebanon County, PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler said in an email. The crash was initially reported as a typical traffic incident but was later confirmed to be fatal by Pennsylvania State Police. The identity of the victim has not been released. The roadway was closed between Gravel Hill Road and Jonestown Road for an extended period as emergency r…
Rotten Eggs Spill From Dump Truck, Shutting Down Lancaster City Intersection (UPDATE) Rotten Eggs Spill From Dump Truck, Shutting Down Lancaster City Intersection (UPDATE)
Rotten Eggs Spill From Dump Truck, Shutting Down Lancaster City Intersection (Update) A dump truck hauling 20,000 rotten eggs spilled its load across a major Lancaster City intersection, prompting a large-scale emergency response and road closures on Wednesday, July 16. The stench-inducing spill began just before 7 a.m. on Route 23 at Pleasure Road, according to city officials. The truck, hauling decomposing eggs from an industrial plant in Greenfield to a mulch facility in Peach Bottom, had collected rainwater from recent storms in its open dump trailer—causing the eggs to float and slosh overboard as the vehicle turned at a red light. Two Separate Spill Sites Identified La…
Driver ID'd After Fatal Crash Into Stopped Tractor-Trailer On I-81 In Dauphin County: PSP Driver ID'd After Fatal Crash Into Stopped Tractor-Trailer On I-81 In Dauphin County: PSP
Driver ID'd After Fatal Crash Into Stopped Tractor-Trailer On I-81 In Dauphin County: PSP A Harrisburg man was killed after crashing into the back of a stopped tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 North in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania State Police announced Tuesday, July 15. Dashon Banks, the 2014 Ford Fusion driver, failed to stop for a traffic backup in an active construction zone near mile marker 68.5 in Susquehanna Township around 10:58 p.m. on Monday, July 14, troopers said. The Navistar 940 tractor-trailer ahead of Banks had come to a complete stop in the second lane from the left due to a construction-related traffic queue. Banks' Ford continued forward and slammed into the r…
Wet Cement Spill From Truck Shuts Down I-83 Ramp To I-81: PennDOT Wet Cement Spill From Truck Shuts Down I-83 Ramp To I-81: PennDOT
Wet Cement Spill From Truck Shuts Down I-83 Ramp To I-81: PennDOT A spill of wet cement on the I-83 northbound ramp to I-81 South caused major traffic delays in Dauphin County, officials said. The incident happened shortly after 3 p.m. on Friday, July 11, according to PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler. A truck reportedly left wet cement across one side of the ramp, though it’s unclear whether the material leaked, spilled, or was dumped unintentionally. No injuries were reported, but the spill significantly disrupted traffic flow. The truck crew is currently on scene using shovels to clean the cement off the roadway, Schreffler said. Fire police, Pen…
Aluminum Blocks Fly Across I-83 In Triple-Trailer Crash Causing Major Backup In York: PennDOT Aluminum Blocks Fly Across I-83 In Triple-Trailer Crash Causing Major Backup In York: PennDOT
Aluminum Blocks Fly Across I-83 In Triple-Trailer Crash Causing Major Backup In York: PennDOT Massive aluminum blocks flew off a flatbed during a three-tractor-trailer pile-up that shut down Interstate 83 North in York County on Wednesday, July 9—causing miles-long traffic and a chaotic cleanup, officials said. The crash happened just before 10:40 a.m. between the on- and off-ramps for Exit 8 (PA-216/Glen Rock) in Springfield Township, according to PennDOT and local responders. At least three tractor-trailers and an SUV were involved in the violent wreck, which forced a complete shutdown of the northbound lanes. Traffic was detoured off and immediately back on at Exit 8, creating a …
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 …
Small Plane Crashes In Virginia Field After Engine Failure, Police Say Small Plane Crashes In Virginia Field After Engine Failure, Police Say
Small Plane Crashes In Virginia Field After Engine Failure, Police Say A small plane crash-landed in a Virginia field after suffering engine trouble shortly after takeoff, authorities said. The crash happened at shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, near Spotswood Furnace Road in Spotsylvania County, according to Virginia State Police. Investigators said the single-propeller aircraft had just departed from Shannon Airport when it experienced engine issues and was forced to make an emergency landing in a nearby field. There were two people on board, both of whom suffered minor injuries, state police confirmed. A photo from the crash scene shows the ai…
Vehicle Plunges 40 Feet Off Cliffside In Pittsburgh's Highland Park: Public Safety Vehicle Plunges 40 Feet Off Cliffside In Pittsburgh's Highland Park: Public Safety
Vehicle Plunges 40 Feet Off Cliffside In Pittsburgh's Highland Park: Public Safety A vehicle went over a cliffside, trapping two people inside, in Pittsburgh’s Highland Park on Sunday, June 16, according to the city’s Department of Public Safety. The crash happened at the intersection of Farmhouse Drive and Reservoir Drive, prompting a multi-agency rescue response. The Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS, Police, Fire, and Park Rangers rushed to the scene after reports of a single-vehicle accident involving a car that went over the embankment. Rescuers found the vehicle about 40 feet down the hill with an adult woman driving and an adult man riding as a passenger, both trapped in th…
Tanker Crash Shut Down I-283 In Dauphin County: Ramp Reopens, Cleanup To Continue (UPDATE) Tanker Crash Shut Down I-283 In Dauphin County: Ramp Reopens, Cleanup To Continue (UPDATE)
Tanker Crash Shut Down I-283 In Dauphin County: Ramp Reopens, Cleanup To Continue (Update) A fuel tanker truck crash shut down portions of I-283 in Dauphin County, state transportation officials announced on Tuesday night, June 10. The truck flipped onto its side around 7:56 p.m. on the approach to I-83 north and southbound and Route 322 west toward Hershey, according to PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler. The crash occurred near Exit 2 for Route 441/Lindle Road in Swatara Township. Fuel leaked from both the cab and the tanker, prompting a major shutdown and lengthy cleanup. As of 9:30 p.m., the tanker was confirmed to need emptying, and the closure was extended by at least …
Motorcyclist Killed After Fleeing Traffic Stop, Crashing Into Dump Truck On I-81 Ramp: PSP Motorcyclist Killed After Fleeing Traffic Stop, Crashing Into Dump Truck On I-81 Ramp: PSP
Motorcyclist Killed After Fleeing Traffic Stop, Crashing Into Dump Truck On I-81 Ramp: PSP A fleeing motorcyclist was killed after crashing into a dump truck on a ramp to Interstate 81 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, June 5. The pursuit began around 6:50 p.m. when a West Shore Regional Police officer attempted to pull over a motorcycle in Wormleysburg Borough for multiple traffic violations, state police said. The motorcyclist failed to stop, prompting a vehicle pursuit that continued onto the ramp from US Route 11/15 to I-81 Northbound in East Pennsboro Township. The rider lost control, struck a barrier, and crashed into a parked dump truck near t…
Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into Railroad Bridge In South Central PA: Officials Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into Railroad Bridge In South Central PA: Officials
Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into Railroad Bridge In South Central PA: Officials A tractor-trailer smashed into a low railroad overpass in Greene Township, Franklin County, just before lunch on Thursday, June 5, according to the Franklin Fire Company. The crash happened along Woodstock Road where the truck, clearly taller than the posted 11-foot clearance, struck the railroad bridge, the department said in a social media post. Emergency responders from Squad 41 secured the vehicle and fire police directed traffic for Pennsylvania State Police while the scene was cleared. No injuries were reported.