Traffic & Transit
73-Car Crash Shuts Down PA Interstate
Multiple people were injured in the accident that closed the interstate for several hours, Pennsylvania State Police said.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA — Part of Route 581 in Cumberland County closed Saturday after a crash involving dozens of cars injured multiple people, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
The crash happened Saturday afternoon on eastbound 581 between exits 5 and 6B, Trooper Megan Ammerman said in a tweet.
At 4 p.m. ET, Ammerman said 73 vehicles were involved in the crash. Multiple people were hurt, though no life-threatening injuries were reported. Others involved in the crash were transported by bus to the New Cumberland Borough Fire Department, police said.
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All lanes of Hwy. 581 were closed Saturday afternoon as authorities worked to clear the crash. Residents were asked to avoid the area.
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