I-81 CLOSED: Driver taken to hospital after tractor-trailer hauling 40,000 pounds of milk crashes in Dauphin County
A stretch of Interstate 81 is closed after a tractor-trailer hauling 40,000 pounds of milk crashed in Dauphin County, according to PennDOT. The truck crashed in the northbound lanes in East Hanover Township around 3:30 a.m. The scene is just north of Exit 77, Route 39/Manada Hill/Hershey. PennDOT said the tractor-trailer spilled milk along the interstate. A hazmat team was called to the scene. The driver of the tractor-trailer was transported to the hospital, according to PennDOT. The extent of their injuries is unknown. Interstate 81 closedThe tractor-trailer is partially in the median and blocking lanes of traffic. Interstate 81 northbound is shut down between Exit 77, Route 39/Manada Hill/Hershey, and Exit 80, Route 743/Grantville/Hershey. The estimated time of reopening is now 11:15 a.m. Pennsylvania State Police are investigating. WGAL is working to learn more. Stay with us for updates. See news happening? Send us your photos or videos if it’s safe to do so at https://www.wgal.com/upload.
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