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Interstate 81

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traffic-updates1 year ago

"2024 Eclipse Traffic: Aerial Photos Show Syracuse Area Gridlock"

Traffic congestion was reported in Syracuse and Central New York following the 2024 eclipse, with delays on Interstate 81 South in Tully and Cortland. Other highways, including the Thruway, were clear, but backups were observed on South Salina Street and State Route 13. The traffic situation improved gradually throughout the evening, with vehicles beginning to pick up speed on Interstate 81 South, although delays persisted in certain areas.

tragic-accident2 years ago

Tragic Tractor-Trailer Accidents Claim Lives of Multiple Victims on Pennsylvania Highways

Five women, believed to be from the same family, were killed after a minivan carrying four women lost control and was struck by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 in Pennsylvania. Two additional relatives who came to help were also killed in the crash. The deceased victims were residents of New York. The driver of the second vehicle and the truck driver sustained injuries. State police are continuing to investigate the tragic accident.

tragic-accident2 years ago

Tragic Accident: 5 Killed by Tractor-Trailer on Snowy Pennsylvania Highway

Five people were killed on Interstate 81 in northeastern Pennsylvania after leaving their vehicles following a crash in snowy conditions. A minivan had lost control and hit a median, prompting four individuals from the van and one from another car to exit their vehicles, only to be struck by a passing tractor trailer. The victims were all from New York state. Hazardous road conditions due to snow and freezing temperatures were reported in the area at the time of the accident.

accident2 years ago

Tragic Crash Claims Lives of Five Women in Pennsylvania

Five women from Broome County were killed in a tragic accident on Interstate 81 in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, when their minivan collided with a concrete divider and was then struck by a tractor-trailer. The victims were identified as Harvrist Zebari, Fatma Ahmed, Shahzinaz Mizouri, Aleen Ameen, and Berivan Zebara. The crash also left two others injured. The cause of the accident is under investigation, but officials noted inclement weather at the time.

traffic-accidents2 years ago

Tragic Accident: 5 Killed by Tractor-Trailer on Snowy Pennsylvania Interstate

Five women from the same family were struck and killed by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 in northeastern Pennsylvania after leaving their vehicles following a crash in snowy conditions. The victims had lost control of their minivan and collided with a median barrier before being hit by the oncoming truck. The Pennsylvania State Police is investigating the incident, which occurred during a winter weather advisory with hazardous road conditions.

accidents2 years ago

Tragic Tractor-Trailer Crash Claims Five Lives on Snowy Pennsylvania Interstate

Five people were killed on Interstate 81 in Pennsylvania after leaving their vehicles following a crash, when they were struck by a passing tractor trailer in snowy conditions. The victims, all from New York state, were hit after a minivan lost control and hit a median. Hazardous road conditions were reported due to snow and freezing temperatures, prompting warnings from authorities and urging motorists to use caution.

accidents2 years ago

Series of Tragic Crashes Paralyze Major Highways

Three people were injured in a multi-vehicle pileup on Interstate 81 North in Sullivan County, Tennessee, after a Freightliner tractor-trailer failed to slow down for slowed traffic and crashed into four other vehicles. Two passengers in a Dodge Caravan, aged two and one, and the driver of a Chevrolet Silverado were injured. Charges are pending against the driver of the Freightliner. The crash caused delays on I-81 North and nearby state routes.

accidents2 years ago

Tragic Charter Bus Crash Claims Multiple Lives on Pennsylvania Interstate

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.

accidents2 years ago

Rollover Crash on I-81 in Greene Co. Injures Two

Two people were injured when a pickup truck they were traveling in overturned multiple times on Interstate 81 in Greene County, Tennessee. The truck drifted off the roadway, and the driver lost control after overcorrecting. The vehicle was occupied by five people, and the driver and one passenger sustained injuries. Traffic in the area may be slow, and caution is advised.

traffic2 years ago

Traffic chaos on I-81 in Dauphin County due to multiple tractor-trailer crashes.

Interstate 81 has reopened in both directions after multiple crashes and an overturned tractor-trailer caused the highway to shut down. Residual delays should continue to be expected Friday afternoon between exit 72 to Paxtonia/Linglestown and exit 77 to Manada Hill/Hershey. Injuries were reported, but PennDOT did not have information on their severity.

accidents2 years ago

Series of Accidents Cause Major Delays on I-81 in Dauphin County

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.