Tractor-trailer strikes concrete barrier on Pennsylvania Turnpike, drivers crash into debris

Thursday, December 10, 2020
BENSALEM, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A truck struck a barrier on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Bucks County sending chunks of concrete flying into the opposing traffic.

It happened around 6 a.m. Thursday on the eastbound lanes of the Turnpike one mile west of the Bensalem Interchange.
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The debris flew into the westbound lanes where unsuspecting drivers went over the concrete pieces and ended up with flat tires.

The crash and the disable vehicles resulted in a major backup on the westbound side of the Turnpike.

The damaged tractor trailer remained on the site blocking a lane on the eastbound side.

All lanes reopened in both direction around 7:30 a.m.



Traffic was already affected in the area by an earlier accident in Penndel which resulted in at least one serious injury.
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Multi-vehicle crash in Penndel, Bucks County


The multi-vehicle crash involving a trash truck occurred around 5:40 a.m. at US Business Route 1 (Lincoln Highway) at Neshaminy Street near the 7-Eleven and Penndel Bowling Center.

Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes in Bucks County.
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