Traffic & Transit
Fatal Crash Update: PA Turnpike Ramps, Lane Reopen In Bucks Co.
A fatal crash closed a portion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Bucks County Wednesday morning. Here's the latest:
BRISTOL TWP, PA — A fatal crash Wednesday morning closed a portion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Bucks County. The crash, which occurred on the Turnpike/I-95 connector bridge in Bristol Township, initially closed all eastbound lanes.
Around 7 a.m., one lane reopened but drivers should expect continued delays throughout the morning, turnpike officials reported.
Only the left lane was open just before 9 a.m., according to the KYW Traffic Center, though both the Route 13 and I-95 northbound ramps to the turnpike had reopened.
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Action News reports it was a two-vehicle crash that occurred just after 6 a.m.
The left lane is now open at the crash scene, expect heavy delays through the area on I-95 North. https://t.co/hnjJmGtp8G
— PA Turnpike Alerts (@PATurnpikeAlert) October 13, 2021
Video from the scene showed a badly damaged white car, and responders covering its driver's side with a tarp.
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Accident Eastbound on Pa Turnpike Connector. All lanes closed. Use Burlington Bristol Bridge pic.twitter.com/fVg1TCBwhL
— Bob Kelly (@BobKellyFOX29) October 13, 2021
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information comes in.
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