Crash involving multiple tractor-trailers disrupts Pennsylvania Turnpike traffic Tuesday
All lanes reopened after a crash involving multiple tractor-trailers blocked westbound lanes on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Bucks County Tuesday morning, authorities say.
Traffic was backed up for miles after the crash around 8 a.m.
Images from Chopper 3 showed multiple trucks blocking the westbound lanes of the turnpike near the Bensalem interchange, Exit 351. The highway was closed between I-95 southbound (Exit 40) and Exit 351 until the scene was cleared at about 2:30 p.m.
Traffic was being diverted off the highway through a parking lot. Earlier, cars were able to pass the scene on the right shoulder or an exit ramp.
Officials recommended an alternate route for drivers this morning.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission said drivers should take I-95 south to Exit 35 for Woodhaven Road, then exit for U.S. 1 North/Roosevelt Boulevard toward Morrisville. Drivers can then re-enter the turnpike at the Bensalem interchange past the crash.
Digital signs in the area displayed this detour to drivers.
Crews were on the scene cleaning debris, which appeared to include a spill of some kind.
More information on what caused the crash or if anyone was injured was not immediately available.