Early this morning, NBC 10 reported a massive multi-car accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
#BREAKING: PA Turnpike shutdown, at least 30 vehicles in major multi-vehicle crash near Route 1 exit: http://t.co/Ji70cXiUyE
NBC10 Philadelphia@NBCPhiladelphiaFollow
#BREAKING: PA Turnpike shutdown, at least 30 vehicles in major multi-vehicle crash near Route 1 exit: http://t.co/Ji70cXiUyE
08:40 AM - 14 Feb 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
The PA Turnpike Commission lifted speed restrictions a few hours before the initial accident.
With snow leaving PA by 4 a.m., the Turnpike plans to lift all speed and trailer restrictions today at 6 a.m. -- in time for a.m. rush.
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With snow leaving PA by 4 a.m., the Turnpike plans to lift all speed and trailer restrictions today at 6 a.m. -- in time for a.m. rush.
12:39 AM - 14 Feb 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
At first, 50 cars were reported in the major pileup.
Massive Pennsylvania turnpike crash involving at least 50 vehicles, @NBCPhiladelphia reports http://t.co/0CNOGjYMP6
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Massive Pennsylvania turnpike crash involving at least 50 vehicles, @NBCPhiladelphia reports http://t.co/0CNOGjYMP6
09:44 AM - 14 Feb 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
In total, between 50 and 100 cars were involved in the massive pileup.
Overturned car on the #PAturnpike. 50-100 cars in the pile-up (photo: @cbs3_wx)
Overturned car on the #PAturnpike. 50-100 cars in the pile-up (photo: @cbs3_wx)
10:13 AM - 14 Feb 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Traffic was backed up for at least 5 miles, reported NBC 10.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission enacted "Plan X" to combat the accident scene.
"Plan X, is the method by which the Commission, in emergency situations such as multiple vehicle accidents, closes certain sections of the Turnpike and reroutes traffic around the affected sections."
#PATURNPIKE ALTERNATE ROUTE INFO MAP #phillytraffic @nbcphiladelphia
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#PATURNPIKE ALTERNATE ROUTE INFO MAP #phillytraffic @nbcphiladelphia
10:59 AM - 14 Feb 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Abington Memorial Hospital has received 16 injured people, including five trauma patients and 11 with minor injuries, reported CNN.
Around 2:30pm local time, the highway reopened after hours of standstill.
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