Two crashes along Interstate 81 in Cumberland and Dauphin counties are dragging out rush hour traffic delays Wednesday evening.
The first crash, which took place around 4:25 p.m. in the northbound lanes just before exit 69 for Progress Avenue, involved a tractor-trailer and at least one passenger vehicle, according to county 911 dispatchers.
A crash took place along I-81 northbound just before exit 69 for Progress Avenue around 4:25 p.m. Wednesday.PennDOT
First responders opened the left lane to allow traffic flow after EMS crews arrived.
Around 5:30 p.m., PennDOT cameras showed major traffic delays in the northbound lanes.
A second crash along I-81 north Wednesday evening took place less than a mile south of exit 65 for US 11/15 Enola/Marysville.PennDOT
A second crash occurred on I-81 north in Cumberland County around 5:10 p.m. The incident, just under a mile south of exit 65 for US 11/15 Enola/Marysville, is causing delays across the George N. Wade Memorial Bridge.
It is unclear if anyone was injured in either crash. PennDOT estimates the incidents will be cleared before 7 p.m.
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