Crime & Safety
Schuylkill Expressway Closed After Multi-Car Pileup
BREAKING: The Schuylkill Expressway is closed in both directions and road conditions are 'deteriorating,' authorities say.
The Schuylkill Expressway is closed in both directions in Lower Merion due to multi-car pileup, according to authorities.
"Stay off the roads if you can. Conditions are deteriorating," officials with the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety said Saturday morning at 9 a.m. Travelers stuck in the pileup describe it as involving 20 cars.
One person was reported to be in critical condition, according to CBS Philly.
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The crash comes amid slippery travel conditions on many area roads due to the snow.
Travel hazards and traffic crashes have been reported on multiple roads, including the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Find out what's happening in Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Speed restrictions have also been announced for many highly-traveled roadways. Click here for more details on crashes and travel restrictions during Saturday's storm.
The following photo was shared via Twitter:
@FOX29philly chillin in the 20 car pile up on 76 #fox29goodday pic.twitter.com/GQycJk3EUJ
— Sew Much Cooler (@sewmuchcooler) December 30, 2017
Schuylkill Exps. closed both directions in Lower Merion #montcopa due to multi-car pileup. Stay off the roads if you can. Conditions are deteriorating.
— Montco DPS (@MCpublicsafety) December 30, 2017
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