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Multi-Trailer Crash Causes Havoc on Pennsylvania Turnpike in Bucks County, Detours Implemented

Multi-Trailer Crash Causes Havoc on Pennsylvania Turnpike in Bucks County, Detours Implemented

Travel for morning commuters in Bucks County was delayed after multiple tractor-trailers were involved in a crash, blocking westbound lanes on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

NBC Philadelphia

reported the incident occurred this morning at Milepost 351.5. No details have been provided yet regarding the cause of the crash or any injuries.

The incident resulted in a major disruption, with debris blocking the highway from I-95 southbound (Exit 40) to the Bensalem Interchange (Exit 351), as reported by

6abc

. A fuel spill also prompted a hazardous materials response, and three individuals were taken to local hospitals.

Detours were implemented to redirect affected drivers after the crash. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, as reported by

CBS News Philadelphia

, instructed motorists to take I-95 south to Exit 35 for Woodhaven Road, then proceed on U.S. 1 North/Roosevelt Boulevard toward Morrisville, where they could re-enter the Turnpike past the accident site. Electronic signs along the route provided further instructions.

Aerial footage from Chopper 3 and SkyForce10 showed the aftermath of the incident, with multiple heavy vehicles, including a jackknifed tractor-trailer and another one crashed into a median, blocking traffic on key roads in Bensalem Township. As crews worked to clear debris and contain the fuel spill,

6abc

reported that at least one lane remained closed until the vehicles could be removed, with no immediate indication of when the road would fully reopen.

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