Blue Route reopens after dump truck crash closed northbound lanes between Broomall and Villanova
UPPER DARBY, Pa. (CBS) -- Blue Route lanes in Delaware County have reopened after a crash involving an overturned dump truck caused the northbound highway to close between Broomall and Villanova Wednesday morning.
According to PennDOT, the crash happened between Exit 9 and Exit 13 on Interstate 476. Northbound lanes were closed around 4 a.m., and crews were diverting traffic off the road at West Chester Pike for hours. The lanes reopened around 8:30 a.m.
Pennsylvania State Police said later Wednesday morning that the dump truck overturned after it was struck from behind by another vehicle. The driver that hit the dump truck was under the influence and "in the possession of illegal controlled substances" at the time of the collision, PSP said.
No injuries were reported following the crash.
#crash in #delco on the Blue Route and another on Admiral Wilson Boulevard in #camdennj. It is wet on the roads out there, so be safe and leave lots of distance between cars this morning. #traffic @cbsphiladelphia pic.twitter.com/xmy55zQX9I
— Kim Kelly Hudson (@kimhudsontv) September 18, 2024
According to Delaware County, the dump truck was carrying rocks when it overturned around 3:40 a.m. The driver was able to get out of the truck unhurt, but about 50 gallons of diesel fuel spilled onto the highway. Hazmat teams from Delaware and Montgomery counties responded to help with the cleanup.
Rain Wednesday morning is causing slick roads across the Delaware Valley. Drivers are urged to take it slow and give themselves plenty of time for their commute.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more details become available.