Multiple Crashes Reported On PA Turnpike

Mulitple crashes led to a shutdown of the Pennsylvania Turnpike's westbound lanes Wednesday, officials said. Lanes were reopened by 1:30 p.m.

One accident at around 11 a.m. involved a jack-knifed tractor-trailer, according to NBC10, led to about a twenty minute shutdown between Exit 320 (Downingtown) and Exit 312 (State Route 29).

Heavy traffic continued along the same stretch into the early afternoon as snow continued to fall.

No injuries have been reported in the turnpike crashes.

A multi-vehicle accident also shut down Route 422's eastbound lanes near Phoenixville.

Motorists are urged to avoid travel if at all possible.

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