PA Turnpike Reopens Near Plymouth After Major Crash Injures 2

PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA -- Two medical helicopters landed on the roadway of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Thursday morning after an accident shut down lanes in both directions.

The incident occurred on I-276 after 7 a.m. at mile marker 334.2 in Plymouth Meeting, between the Norristown (Exit 333) and Fort Washington (Exit 339) interchanges, according to authorities.

According to 6ABC, a truck carrying hay collided with another vehicle. One person was trapped beneath an overturned vehicle and had to be rescued, the report states.

At least one other victim was treated at the scene.

Lanes reopened before 8 a.m. Heavy traffic hit the area in both directions, causing significant delays, the turnpike said.

The two medical helicopters have landed and the patients are being loaded at this time. All traffic remains stopped in both directions.
— PA Turnpike Alerts (@PATurnpikeAlert) October 18, 2018

Due to an accident at MM 334.2EB on I-276 , all traffic is stopped East and West to allow a aeromedical helicopter to safely land due to an accident. Expect delays @PA_Turnpike #paturnpike @TotalTrafficPHL
— PA Turnpike Alerts (@PATurnpikeAlert) October 18, 2018

All lanes are now open Eastbound on I-276 at MM 334.2. Heavy congestion remains. Expect delays in this area.
— PA Turnpike Alerts (@PATurnpikeAlert) October 18, 2018

Accident I-276EB @ MM334.2, bet Norristown(Exit 333) & Fort Washington(Exit 339) blocking the ramp and shoulder
— PA Turnpike Alerts (@PATurnpikeAlert) October 18, 2018

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