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Highway Closure

Enfield, CT
Traffic
2 State Troopers Injured, I-91N Closed After Multiple Vehicle Crash In Enfield 2 State Troopers Injured, I-91N Closed After Multiple Vehicle Crash In Enfield
2 State Troopers Injured, I-91N Closed After Multiple Vehicle Crash In Enfield A serious multi-vehicle crash shut down a stretch of Interstate 91 northbound Thursday morning, July 10, leaving two state troopers and several others injured and causing traffic backups for miles. The crash happened during the busy morning commute near Exit 47W in Enfield. It's unclear what caused the wreck, but a car hit two state troopers — one inside a cruiser, the other outside, authorities said. The Connecticut State Police have not released their names. Several people were taken to a hospital for treatment. State police described their injuries as serious but not life-threatening. P…

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by Josh Lanier
Media, PA
Police & Fire
RV Crash Closes I-476 In Delaware County For 4 Hours, One Seriously Injured: Police RV Crash Closes I-476 In Delaware County For 4 Hours, One Seriously Injured: Police
RV Crash Closes I-476 In Delaware County For 4 Hours, One Seriously Injured: Police A four-vehicle pileup involving an RV shut down I-476 South in Delaware County for hours and sent one woman to the hospital with serious injuries, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, June 23. The collision happened on Sunday, June 22 around 5:50 p.m. at mile marker 2.3 in Nether Providence Township, according to Trooper Paul Holdefer. It involved two sedans, a pickup truck, and a recreational vehicle. Emergency responders shut down I-476 South at Exit 3 and rerouted traffic onto the northbound lanes as they worked to clear the crash. The highway remained closed for roughly four h…

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by Jillian Pikora
Harrisburg, PA
Traffic
Tanker Crash Shut Down I-283 In Dauphin County: Ramp Reopens, Cleanup To Continue (UPDATE) Tanker Crash Shut Down I-283 In Dauphin County: Ramp Reopens, Cleanup To Continue (UPDATE)
Tanker Crash Shut Down I-283 In Dauphin County: Ramp Reopens, Cleanup To Continue (Update) A fuel tanker truck crash shut down portions of I-283 in Dauphin County, state transportation officials announced on Tuesday night, June 10. The truck flipped onto its side around 7:56 p.m. on the approach to I-83 north and southbound and Route 322 west toward Hershey, according to PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler. The crash occurred near Exit 2 for Route 441/Lindle Road in Swatara Township. Fuel leaked from both the cab and the tanker, prompting a major shutdown and lengthy cleanup. As of 9:30 p.m., the tanker was confirmed to need emptying, and the closure was extended by at least …

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by Jillian Pikora
Greencastle, PA
News
Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down I-81 South Near Greencastle, Sparks Delays (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down I-81 South Near Greencastle, Sparks Delays (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down I-81 South Near Greencastle, Sparks Delays (Developing) A tractor-trailer crash involving multiple vehicles shut down Interstate 81 southbound near Exit 5 (Greencastle/Waynesboro) in Antrim Township, Franklin County around 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, according to PennDOT. Due to the wreck, all lanes of I-81 southbound are closed between Exit 5 and Exit 10 (Route 914/Marion). Rubbernecking delays were also reported on the northbound side between the same exits. It is unclear when the highway will reopen. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and expect major delays. The extent of injuries and the number of vehicles involved have not yet been …

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by Jillian Pikora
Doylestown, PA
Police & Fire
Mom's Only Son, 21, Killed In I-95 Shooting In Philadelphia, Loved Ones Say Mom's Only Son, 21, Killed In I-95 Shooting In Philadelphia, Loved Ones Say
Mom's Only Son, 21, Killed In I-95 Shooting In Philadelphia, Loved Ones Say A 21-year-old man killed in a shooting on I-95 over the weekend is being remembered as a selfless organ donor and beloved only child, according to a GoFundMe launched in his memory. The Pennsylvania State Police said only that the shooting along I-95 north between Bridge Street and Cottman Avenue Saturday, March 29 was being investigated as a homicide. Troopers did not release the name of the slain victim. A GoFundMe launched by Julia Johnson said that Aiden Zeallor was an innocent bystander when he was killed in a shooting along I-95. The campaign is intended for Aiden's mother, Denise Don…

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by Cecilia Levine
Norwich, CT
Police & Fire
Back-to-Back Crashes Rock CT Community: I-395 Shut Down, Head-On Wreck Leaves 1 Critically Hurt Back-to-Back Crashes Rock CT Community: I-395 Shut Down, Head-On Wreck Leaves 1 Critically Hurt
Back-to-Back Crashes Rock CT Community: I-395 Shut Down, Head-On Wreck Leaves 1 Critically Hurt A high-speed crash shut down a portion of I-395 early Saturday morning, Jan. 11, marking the second major collision in the area in less than 12 hours.  Connecticut police closed the interstate near Exit 14 in Norwich around 2 a.m., following a crash that left two people injured. One person suffered head injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital, while another was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, police said. The roadway remained closed for several hours as crews cleared debris and investigators examined the scene. Police reopened that section of I-395 to traffic by 7 a.m., au…

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by Josh Lanier
Harrison, NY
News
Fatal I-684 NY Plane Crash: Witness Stopped, Pulled Victim From Wreckage, New Report Says Fatal I-684 NY Plane Crash: Witness Stopped, Pulled Victim From Wreckage, New Report Says
Fatal I-684 NY Plane Crash: Witness Stopped, Pulled Victim From Wreckage, New Report Says Federal officials have released more information about a small plane crash on Interstate 684 at the border of Fairfield, CT, and Westchester, NY counties.   The information, which centered on a fatal plane crash on I-684 on Thursday, Dec. 12, was released in a preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Rockland County resident and commercial pilot Jacob Yankele Friedman of Monsey, age 32, was killed in the crash, while the 26-year-old private pilot, Kalmen Goldberger, of Linden, NJ, was hospitalized with serious injuries. On the night…

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by Ben Crnic
Fort Lee, NJ
Police & Fire
Crash Shuts 3 Lanes Of GWB Crash Shuts 3 Lanes Of GWB
Crash Shuts 3 Lanes Of GWB A crash closed three lanes of the George Washington Bridge Sunday evening, Dec. 1. The DOT website shows the crash happened in the eastbound lanes in Fort Lee near the toll plaza around 7:30 p.m. No further information was available.

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by Cecilia Levine
Wethersfield, CT
Police & Fire
Fuel Truck Fire Shuts Down I-91 In Wethersfield, Hazmat Crews Called to Scene Fuel Truck Fire Shuts Down I-91 In Wethersfield, Hazmat Crews Called to Scene
Fuel Truck Fire Shuts Down I-91 In Wethersfield, Hazmat Crews Called to Scene A tractor-trailer carrying 7,500 gallons of fuel erupted into flames on I-91, prompting a massive emergency response and full highway closures. State troopers rushed to the scene around 7:42 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, in the northbound lane near exit 24 in Wethersfield to find the truck’s cab fully engulfed in flames. The driver managed to escape unharmed, State Police said.  Wethersfield and Rocky Hill firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze, while troopers shut down all lanes of I-91 northbound and southbound in the area, as well as connecting traffic from Route 3. Fire crews …

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by Josh Lanier
Frederick, MD
Traffic
Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-270 In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-270 In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-270 In Maryland (Developing) Maryland State Police troopers are investigating a multi-vehicle crash that shut down all northbound lanes of I-270 on Monday morning in Frederick County. First responders were called early on Monday to a stretch of the interstate that left at least five people with undisclosed injuries. Each was taken to an area hospital. ALERT - CRASH FREDERICK COUNTY: I-270 NORTH AT EX 32 I-70; ALL LANES CLOSED NORTH AND 2 LEFT LANES CLOSED SOUTH. #MDTRAFFIC SOC — MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) November 18, 2024 The crash also led to temporary closures in the southbound lanes.  Details about t…

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by Zak Failla
Alexandria, VA
Traffic
Multi-Vehicle Crash Ties Up Traffic On I-395 In Alexandria During Afternoon Commute Multi-Vehicle Crash Ties Up Traffic On I-395 In Alexandria During Afternoon Commute
Multi-Vehicle Crash Ties Up Traffic On I-395 In Alexandria During Afternoon Commute The afternoon commute was slow for some in Virginia on Monday following a multi-vehicle crash that tied up traffic on I-395 for several miles. Backups were reported as long as three miles in the area due to the crash, which resulted in multiple northbound lanes on the interstate being blocked in Alexandria. Virginia DOT The crash was reported in the area of VA-236 (exit 3/Duke Street).  Multi-Vehicle Crash. I-395 NB at Shirlington Circle (Exit 6). Arlington County, VA. 1 left lane open, 3 right lanes blocked. Delays start after VA-236 (Ex 3/Duke St), approximately 2.5 miles. — M…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
Traffic
Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Sunrise Highway Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Sunrise Highway
Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Sunrise Highway Scheduled highway closures could cause delays for Long Island drivers in the coming days. In Suffolk County, all eastbound lanes of Sunrise Highway are slated to close nightly between Exit 49 in Islip and Exit 54 in Brookhaven beginning at 10 p.m. Monday, June 10. The closures will last until 5 a.m. each day through Friday, June 14, according to the Department of Transportation. During those times, traffic will be detoured onto South Service Road while crews perform bridge cleaning work. You can find the latest travel information by calling 511 or visiting 511ny.org.

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Traffic
Rolled Tractor-Trailer Lands On Car, Shuts Down Thruway In Capital Region For Hours Rolled Tractor-Trailer Lands On Car, Shuts Down Thruway In Capital Region For Hours
Rolled Tractor-Trailer Lands On Car, Shuts Down Thruway In Capital Region For Hours One person is hospitalized after a tractor-trailer rolled on the Thruway, striking another vehicle and shutting down the highway for hours during the morning commute. Click here for a new, updated story - Double-Fatal Crash: Man, Woman ID'd As Victims After Tractor-Trailer Rolls Over On NY Thruway The wreck happened just before 8 a.m. Thursday, May 23, on I-87 in Albany. New York State Police said the tractor-trailer collided with a passenger vehicle in the northbound lanes near Exit 23. A photo shared by the agency shows the truck on its right side, blocking most of the roadway and th…

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by Michael Mashburn
Fairfax, VA
Traffic
Lane Closures On I-495 Tie Up Traffic For Miles In Virginia: DOT Lane Closures On I-495 Tie Up Traffic For Miles In Virginia: DOT
Lane Closures On I-495 Tie Up Traffic For Miles In Virginia: DOT The afternoon commute may be a rough one for some travelers in Virginia on Tuesday due to police activity on I-495 in Fairfax County, according to the Department of Transportation. Traffic was backed up at least four miles in McLean as of 4 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon due to an incident that left all northern lanes closed on Dec. 19. #McLean: all NB I-495 lanes at GW Pkwy closed due to police activity. Delays are approximately 4 miles. #VaTraffic #DMVTraffic pic.twitter.com/05lDjfb8jT — VDOT Northern VA (@VaDOTNOVA) December 19, 2023 The nature of the "police activity" was not released b…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
Traffic
Full Closures Scheduled For Portion Of Long Island Expressway Full Closures Scheduled For Portion Of Long Island Expressway
Full Closures Scheduled For Portion Of Long Island Expressway A scheduled highway closure could spell delays for Long Island drivers this week.  Both directions of the Long Island Expressway are scheduled to close nightly at exit 63 in Brookhaven beginning Monday, Nov. 27. I-495 will close from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. while crews facilitate a bridge deck renewal project, according to the Department of Transportation. During the closure, drivers will be detoured onto the Service Road. Transportation officials warned of possible delays and reminded drivers that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. You can find the latest travel information b…

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by Michael Mashburn
Massapequa, NY
Traffic
Expect Delays: Closure Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway Expect Delays: Closure Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway
Expect Delays: Closure Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway Scheduled roadwork on the Long Island Expressway could spell delays Wednesday night, Dec. 14. All eastbound lanes of I-495 will be closed in the towns of North Hempstead and Oyster Bay between Willis Avenue and State Routes 106/107 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., according to transportation officials. The closures will allow crews to complete needed pavement repairs. During the closure, all traffic will be detoured onto South Service Road. Drivers were urged to slow down through the stretch and reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. You can find the latest travel informatio…

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by Michael Mashburn
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
News
Downed Power Line Closes Route 208 Downed Power Line Closes Route 208
Downed Power Line Closes Route 208 A downed power line closed Route 208 for hours on Saturday. The highway was closed in both directions through portions of Fair Lawn, Glen Rock, and Hawthorne on Nov. 12 so repairs could be made. The energized line also damaged a section of the southbound highway in Glen Rock when it fell, keeping a lane closed once police reopened the highway. No injuries were reported. Responders included police from Fair Lawn, Glen Rock and Hawthorne, as well as Glen Rock firefighters, New Jersey State Police, the New Jersey Department of Transportation and a Ridgewood Emergency Services unit. Boyd A.…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Reading, PA
Obituaries
Death Toll Rises To 5 In I-78 Crashes, Victims Identified Death Toll Rises To 5 In I-78 Crashes, Victims Identified
Death Toll Rises To 5 In I-78 Crashes, Victims Identified A fifth person has died after two separate crashes Tuesday on I-78 eastbound in Berks County, authorities said. Joshua D. Del Toro, 21, of Reading was pronounced dead at 9:47 p.m. Wednesday at Reading Hospital, the Berks County Coroner's Office said Thursday. An autopsy is scheduled for Monday evening at Reading Hospital.  Del Toro was a front seat passenger in a sedan involved in a chain reaction crash caused by a tractor-trailer that did not slow down for stopped traffic around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday at mile marker 18.1 in Upper Tulpehocken Township, Pennsylvania State Police said.…

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by Nicole Acosta
Massapequa, NY
Traffic
Long Island Expressway Reopens After Five-Vehicle Crash With Injuries Long Island Expressway Reopens After Five-Vehicle Crash With Injuries
Long Island Expressway Reopens After Five-Vehicle Crash With Injuries Click here for an updated story: Drivers ID'd In Crash That Caused Chain-Reaction, Hours-Long LI Expressway Closure The Long Island Expressway has reopened in Suffolk County early Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 5 following a five-vehicle crash that injured five people. The crash took place around 6:53 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 5, westbound near Exit 53, said the Suffolk County Police. Police did not know the extent of the injuries but did say all five drivers were taken to area hospitals. The crash is under investigation by detectives. This continues to be a developing story. Check back to D…

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by Kathy Reakes