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A skunk showing signs of rabies was sighted in Hummelstown, Dauphin County, prompting officials to warn residents to avoid handling the animal, keep pets indoors, and report unusual animal behavior to authorities.
One person has been arrested and another person of interest has been identified after a homicide occurred in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Police responded to reports of a shooting and found a 39-year-old man dead and another man injured. Francisco Hernandez-Hernandez has been arrested and charged with murder, reckless endangerment, and illegal possession of a firearm. Authorities are also seeking Felix Hernandez-Hernandez as a person of interest in the case.
Hershey's Chocolate World in Pennsylvania was evacuated after a reported bomb threat. Police are investigating the incident, and bomb-sniffing dogs were brought in to search the area.
Multiple passengers were killed in a collision between a charter bus and a passenger vehicle on Interstate 81 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The bus, carrying 45-50 passengers, flipped on its side during heavy rainfall. Several injured individuals were taken to Hershey Medical Center. The Chambers Hill Fire Department served as a reunification center for passengers, with the Red Cross providing assistance.
Five teenagers were arrested at a fireworks show in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, after reports of assaults and riotous behavior in the crowd. The charges range from firearms offenses to disorderly conduct and harassment.
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a relatively weak EF-0 tornado occurred in northwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, causing sporadic damage and downing trees. The tornado traveled approximately one mile in an eastbound direction, blocking Route 147 and Shippen Dam Road. The same storm system caused a longer swath of damage in nearby areas, and multiple tornado reports were received in other counties.
The National Weather Service confirms that an EF-0 tornado touched down in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, causing damage to trees, branches, and utility poles. The tornado was on the ground for about two minutes, with maximum wind speeds of 75 mph. Additionally, a 20-mile-long area experienced sporadic tree damage from straight-line winds. No injuries were reported, but a 200-year-old tree was uprooted. The NWS is investigating the damage in Perry County.
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the Susquehanna Valley, causing storm damage in Lykens Township, Dauphin County. Downed power lines and storm clouds were observed on Specktown Road and Yuts Road, while a 200-year-old tree fell on Long Road.
Central Pennsylvania experienced outages and damage as a tornado warning was cleared in Dauphin County.
Multiple tractor-trailer crashes on I-81 in Dauphin County have caused severe traffic delays in both directions. The crashes occurred at mile markers 73.3, 74, and 82.3, with injuries reported in the first two crashes. Drivers are advised to avoid the area near Paxtonia and Linglestown, and delays are expected to continue for an extended time.
Three separate incidents, including an overturned FedEx tandem tractor-trailer, have caused the shutdown of Interstate 81 in Dauphin County. Two tractor-trailers collided, causing debris and fuel to land on the road, and a third incident involved a tractor-trailer ending up in the median and a second tractor-trailer turning in the wrong direction. Injuries have been reported, but the extent is unknown. PennDOT is awaiting a sand truck to help clean up the area, which could take one to two hours.
Interstate 81 in Dauphin County is closed in both directions due to a multi-vehicle crash and an overturned tractor-trailer. The southbound side is closed between exit 72 to Paxtonia/Linglestown and exit 77 to Manada Hill/Hershey, while the northbound side is closed near mile marker 73.3. A sand truck is headed to the scene to clean up debris and fuel on the southbound side, and there is no estimate on how long the northbound side will be closed.
A senior prank at a high school in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, caused the school to close for in-person learning and events due to the substantial cleanup required. Videos on social media showed chaos and mess in large parts of the school, but the district did not provide details about what happened. The school district is making students who participated help with the cleanup, and no charges have been filed against any students at this point. However, the district attorney warned that even surface-level damage could hold severe consequences, and students should consider the potential outcomes before engaging in such pranks.
An overturned tractor-trailer carrying avocados blocked the ramp from I-81 north to Route 22 in Dauphin County. No injuries were reported, but it will take a few hours for the removal of the truck and the spilled avocados. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes. PennDOT crews are working to clear the scene.
A Powerball ticket worth $150,000 was sold at the Speedway in Harrisburg, Dauphin County. The ticket matched four of the five white balls drawn and the red Powerball to win the prize. The store that sold the winning ticket will receive a $500 bonus.