Crash Closes Part of Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County; Coroner Called

Around 5:00am, Thursday morning, a crash involving multiple tractor trailers occurred around Milemarker 126 in the southbound lanes of Interstate 81 near Frackville.


The interstate has been closed at exit 131 (Mahanoy City).



The coroner has reportedly been called to the scene of the crash.

UPDATE: Truck Driver Dies in Interstate 81 Crash Thursday Morning; Multiple Injured 

http://www.skooknews.com/2016/08/truck-driver-dies-in-interstate-81.html

PPL Electric Warns Customers of Sophisticated Phone Scam

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Schuylkill County Couple Charged With Use Of Counterfeit Credit Card And Money Laundering Schemes

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