Traffic & Transit

Route 309 Reopens After Major Crash Early Wednesday

All lanes were shut down for hours after the incident, which snarled traffic in the region.

Route 309 was closed for hours Wednesday morning.
Route 309 was closed for hours Wednesday morning. (Patch Graphics)

AMBLER, PA — Route 309 has reopened after a major crash shut down all lanes for hours early Wednesday.

The incident occurred at around 5:20 a.m., according to PennDOT.

The highway was closed between Susquehanna Road and Norristown Road for several hours before it was reopened, PA 511 reports.

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NBC Philadelphia reported that there was at least one injury.

The exact cause of the crash and total number of vehicles involved is not yet clear.

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Authorities are investigating.

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