A multiple-vehicle collision on Interstate 78 in Lebanon County brought traffic to a standstill and caused major disruptions in the westbound direction toward Harrisburg. The incident, reported to have occurred at around 1:20 P.M. near Union Township, resulted in the implementation of a left lane closure by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to facilitate clean-up efforts. WGAL confirmed with local officials that multiple vehicles were involved, although the precise number and details of the mishap were unclear.
According to Local 21 News, the crash took place around 1:17 P.M. near the exit for Rt. 72, and while the coroner was not called to the scene, information regarding injuries or the specifics of the vehicles involved was not immediately available. Traffic movement was halted, causing substantial delays, but at some point, lanes were reopened, restoring the flow to regular conditions.
Information obtained by abc27 News indicated that the crash instigated a ramp closure on Pine Grove Road / Pine Grove Street / Sherwin Williams Drive in both directions at Exit: I-78 West – Harrisburg. Initially, there was no disclosure on whether the incident resulted in injuries or fatalities, nor any comment on the possible cause or identification of the individuals involved in the crash.
As traffic resumed its regular pace on I-78, details regarding the circumstances of the crash were still emerging.
