Major crash on Pennsylvania Turnpike in Bensalem causes delays. What it means for you
A major accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike early Thursday morning is causing headaches with a ongoing delays severely impacting rush hour traffic in Bucks County.
Officials with the Pennsylvania Turnpike posted on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, warning drivers to avoid the area.
CRASH - #Paturnpike I-276 mile 350.3 east & west. The left & center lanes are blocked. Be alert for slow or stopped traffic. Expect delays.@PA_Turnpike @TotalTrafficPHL @tmabucks @KYWNewsradio @KYWRadioTraffic pic.twitter.com/HCDN5bYOsG
— PA Turnpike Alerts (@PATurnpikeAlert) September 14, 2023
"I-276 mile 350.3 east & west ... The left & center lanes are blocked. Be alert for slow or stopped traffic. Expect delays.
According to a social media alert by the Nottingham Fire Department in Bensalem, crews are working a scene on the Turnpike west of Route 1 in both directions with several vehicles involved.
Companies are operating at an accident scene Pa Turnpike west of Route 1 in both directions. Crews have several vehicles involved. Avoid the area if possible as the accident involves travel lanes
— Nottingham Fire Dept (@NFD65) September 14, 2023
KYW's "Traffic on The Two's" also sent out a traffic notice on X, reporting the crash involved a truck striking the center barrier, and leading to a person being trapped inside a vehicle.
" ... Cars have smashed into the barrier debris causing a chain reaction, secondary crash, the left and center lanes are blocked as well," read KYW's post:
PA Turnpike WB past Bensalem the left and center lanes are blocked with a cash involving entrapment and a truck that crashed into the center barrier
PA Turnpike EB before Bensalem at the accident scene, cars have smashed into the barrier debris causing a chain reaction, secondary… pic.twitter.com/ek07qNblG5— Traffic on the Twos (@KYWRadioTraffic) September 14, 2023
When will traffic be cleared on the Pennsylvania Turnpike?
In a follow-up post on X, Pennsylvania Turnpike officials noted eastbound traffic is now able to pass the scene in the center lane, but delays continue.
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The Pennsylvania Turnpike will alert the public with updates on its social media platforms, and this report will be updated with that information.
This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: PA Turnpike accident causes early morning traffic today in Bensalem
