I-476 Reopens After Multiple Tractor Trailer Crash In Towamencin

Update, 4:23 p.m.

I-476 has reopened after being shut down for hours on Tuesday.

A major accident on the Northeast Extension in Towamencin early Tuesday morning shut down the road for several hours.

The incident occurred at around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, 511 PA stated.

Multiple tractor-trailers and cars were involved in the crash.

I-476's Northbound lanes were closed between Lansdale and Quakertown, Exits 31 and 44.

A detour remained in effect at of 12:30 p.m. Motorists must exit at the Lansdale interchange and are rerouted to the Quakertown interchange.

It's not yet clear if there were any injuries in the crash.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

Patch file photo.