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tragic-accident2 years ago

Tragic Crash: 5 Upstate NY Family Members Killed by Tractor-Trailer on Pennsylvania Highway

Five women from the Binghamton area, ranging in age from 19 to 71, were struck and killed by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 in Pennsylvania after leaving their vehicle following a crash. The women, all from the same family, were hit along with their car by the passing truck. One man related to the women was injured, as was the tractor-trailer driver. The crash occurred in snowy conditions, and the National Weather Service had issued a warning for hazardous road conditions.

tragic-accident2 years ago

Fatal Collision on I-81 Claims Lives of RV and Truck Occupants

A crash on I-81 near Chambersburg involving an RV and a tractor trailer resulted in the deaths of five people, including a family of four and the driver of the tractor trailer. The crash occurred when the RV's front-left tire blew out, causing it to cross the median and collide head-on with the tractor trailer. Both northbound lanes were shut down but have since reopened with a lane restriction.

infrastructure2 years ago

"Transformational Groundbreaking Marks Progress for I-81 Viaduct Project in Syracuse"

Leaders from various levels of government gathered in Syracuse to celebrate the start of the $2.25 billion I-81 project, which aims to rework the elevated highway that has divided the city for over 60 years. The project will remove 1.4 miles of the highway, redirecting local traffic to street level and high-speed traffic around the city. The groundbreaking ceremony marked a significant milestone for the state and federal governments, despite ongoing opposition and legal challenges. The project is part of a larger plan to revitalize the surrounding neighborhood, including the demolition of public housing units and the construction of new infrastructure.

accidents2 years ago

Ammonium Nitrate Tanker Overturns, Causes Evacuations on Maryland Highway

A tanker carrying hazardous chemicals flipped on I-81 southbound, causing the closure of the stretch of I-81 between Halfway Boulevard and U.S. 40. The driver was taken to the hospital with a head injury, but no other injuries or damaged vehicles were reported. The tanker was carrying ammonium nitrate and diesel gel, but there was no risk of combustion. Orica USA Inc. confirmed that the driver did not appear to have serious injuries and that the company's vehicle is built to move dangerous materials safely. The cause of the accident was a blown-out wheel.

traffic2 years ago

Series of Tractor-Trailer Crashes Cause Major Delays on I-81 in Dauphin County

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.