Crash Causes Big Backups On I-95, Turnpike


Credit: PA Turnpike

A crash along I-95 Thursday afternoon backed up traffic into New Jersey.

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The multi-vehicle wreck happened just past 4 p.m. on I-95 southbound in the area of the Route 13/Levittown/Bristol exit in Bristol Township.

A large box truck ended up jumping onto the barrier that separates the southbound and northbound lanes.

There was no immediate word on injuries, but the Bucks County Rescue Squad was dispatched to the scene.

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Pennsylvania State Police closed lanes in both directions, and traffic backed up onto the Pennsylvania Turnpike into Bensalem Township and across the bridge into New Jersey as of 5 p.m.

Just before 5 p.m., tow trucks were being used to remove the large box truck from the center barrier.

Bristol Township Fire Police were assisting with traffic control at Route 13 and I-95.

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