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Overturned Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down Portion Of Pennsylvania Turnpike In Uwchlan Township For Several Hours

July 12, 2019 / 8:46 AM EDT / CBS Philadelphia

DOWNINGTOWN, Pa. (CBS) - An overturned tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Pennsylvania Turnpike for more than seven hours, Friday morning. The crash happened eastbound near the Downingtown interchange in Uwchlan Township, around 5 a.m.

The area reopened around 12:20 p.m.

No word if anyone was injured.

@PA_Turnpike I-76 eastbound will remain closed at Downingtown Exit 312 through rush hour. The following detour is in effect: Route 100 south, to US Route 30 east, to US Route 202 north, to US route 76 west, re-enter at Valley Forge Interchange. Expect heavy delays. #paturnpike pic.twitter.com/xcCEOH6OGM
— PA Turnpike Alerts (@PATurnpikeAlert) July 12, 2019

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