Several Early-Morning Crashes Snarling Traffic On Pennsylvania Turnpike, Blue Route
BENSALEM, Pa. (CBS) - Multiple crashes in the area created a traffic mess during the morning commute Thursday. A crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike shut down the westbound lanes between Bensalem and Willow Grove, around 5:30 a.m.
Injuries were reported in this crash.
PA Turnpike still closed for this serious crash with injuries. @CBSPhilly https://t.co/pARbEO5y48
— Chandler Lutz (@ChandlerLutzTV) June 13, 2019
Just before 5 a.m., a tractor-trailer jackknifed on the Blue Route northbound, just past I-76. The incident there is causing delays in the area.
Messy start to the day. Roads are wet and already a number of incidents. Jackkniffed TT in #Conshy on the Blue Route NB past I-76. @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/jsLwGn1IPG
— Chandler Lutz (@ChandlerLutzTV) June 13, 2019
Another crash on I-95 southbound at the Betsy Ross Bridge had two lanes blocked just before 6 a.m.
Getting worse.... Two lanes are now blocked in both directions on I-95 at the Besty Ross Bridge. Expect big delays. @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/iUJp8EPTBr
— Chandler Lutz (@ChandlerLutzTV) June 13, 2019