Portion Of Pennsylvania Turnpike In Bensalem Reopens Following Overturned Tractor-Trailer
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A portion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Bensalem was closed for more than two hours on Tuesday afternoon following a multi-vehicle accident involving an overturned tractor-trailer.
The accident occurred shortly before 1 p.m. on Tuesday on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, between Bensalem and Willow Grove.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened westbound shortly after 3:30 p.m.
So once AGAIN today we have a big rig stuck trying to get from Street Rd in Bensalem to Rt 1 NB just south of the @PA_Turnpike entrance... at least the GOOD news is the Turnpike WB is open again! @KYWNewsradio pic.twitter.com/lBwRwSanTG
— Traffic on the Twos (@KYWRadioTraffic) December 5, 2017
Officials have issued a detour for all westbound motorists.
The tractor-trailer was carrying steel coils, officials say.
There have been no reported injuries or transports.
Crews remain at the scene.