The Pennsylvania Turnpike tweeted shortly after 6:30 p.m. Monday that some traffic was blocked between Lebanon-Lancaster Exit #266 and Harrisburg East Exit #247.
Incident on #PaTurnpike I-76 West at MM 258 between Lebanon-Lancaster Exit # 266 and Harrisburg East Exit # 247. Stay alert for slow or stopped traffic. Expect Delays. Seek alternate routes to avoid delays on I-76 west.@Pa_Turnpike @TotalTrafficMDT @AmandaABC27 @WGALassignment pic.twitter.com/72DMV9hDql
— PA Turnpike Alerts (@PATurnpikeAlert) February 8, 2021
The Cessna safely landed about a mile west from the Lawn Service Plaza.
Two people were in the plane when the engine failed.
Police said the plane clipped two tractor trailers while making its descent.
Officials said no one was injured in the plane or on the ground.
The road was cleared a couple of hours later.
CLEARED - Incident on #PaTurnpike I-76 West at MM 258 between Lebanon-Lancaster Exit # 266 and Harrisburg East Exit # 247. @PA_Turnpike @TotalTrafficMDT @AmandaABC27 @WGALassignment @CBS21NEWS @fox43 pic.twitter.com/IJiFoAldha
— PA Turnpike Alerts (@PATurnpikeAlert) February 9, 2021
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.
