Thursday, July 28, 2022

More Than 30 Vehicles Involved in Multiple Crashes on Interstate 81 in Lebanon County

Dozens of vehicles were involved in a crash on Interstate 81 in Lebanon County on Thursday afternoon.

As of 9:30pm, the southbound lanes of Interstate 81 were closed at Exit 90 and the westbound lanes of Interstate 78 were close at the Lebanon/Berks County line.

According to the State Police, three crashes occurred Thursday afternoon in the southbound lanes of Interstate 81 and westbound Interstate 78 involving over 30 vehicles.

Police say 13 vehicles were involved in the first crash, 13 vehicles in the second involving 7 tractor trailers.  A third crash involved 8 more vehicles.

A coach bus out of Ephrata carrying 30 passengers was also part of the crash.

Specific details on those injured have not been released as of this posting.

We will continue to post more information as this story develops.