PENNSYLVANIA — A crash has shut down Interstate 81 North near Hazleton on Thursday morning, causing significant traffic delays in Luzerne County.
According to PennDOT, the crash occurred on I-81 North near Exit 145 for West Hazleton. Traffic cameras showed emergency crews responding to the scene while vehicles backed up for several miles.
The left lane is blocked as crews work to clear the crash and investigate what happened.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while emergency personnel remain on scene.
No immediate information was released about injuries or what caused the crash.
