A tragic incident unfolded early Monday morning on Route 322 in Dauphin County, resulting in one fatality, after a box truck overturned near the Fiddlers Elbow overpass. According to
PennLive
, the crash occurred around 6:15 a.m. PennDOT spokeswoman Fritzi Schreffler confirmed that the Dauphin County coroner’s office was called to the scene of the accident.
The collision has prompted closures on both sides of Route 322, with the westbound stretch completely shut down at the Hummelstown interchange and essential roadways like Chambers Hill Road and Waltonville Road becoming inaccessible for a time. “Both sides of Route 322 are closed Monday morning as responders try to upright the truck and tow it away,” Schreffler stated, as
PennLive reported
. Drivers were advised to detour through Hummelstown to bypass the closure, until eastbound lanes reopened.
In an update provided by
ABC 27
, heavy equipment loaders joined the response teams at the scene in efforts to manage the aftermath and clear the roadway for the public. While information about the identity of the deceased individual was not immediately available, the impact of the incident underscored the gravity of the situation for the local commuters and authorities alike.
As the community awaited further details, traffic updates were consistently made available through PennDOT’s 511PA service. According to
Local 21 News
, the closures affected commuters throughout the morning, influencing travel plans and necessitating, a heightened awareness of alternative routes. The full reopening timeline for westbound lanes was not clear at the time of reporting, with PennDOT urging drivers to remain informed through online channels to mitigate delays.
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