Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com
A serious multi-vehicle crash involving several tractor-trailers disrupted traffic on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Tuesday morning.
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The crash occurred just past 7:15 a.m. near Old Lincoln Highway and the Route 1 overpass in Bensalem Township.
According to initial reports, the collision included multiple tractor-trailers and a box truck.V
Video from TV news helicopters showed the extent of the crash, with debris scattered across the westbound lanes.
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Initial reports indicated that at least one person was severely trapped in the wreckage.
Multiple fire companies were dispatched to the scene.
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Authorities have not yet released details regarding the condition of those involved or the cause of the accident.
As a result of the crash, traffic was significantly backed up into Bristol Township.
As of 9:20 a.m., Pennsylvania State Police confirmed that the westbound lanes of the turnpike remained closed.
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State police and Pennsylvania Turnpike personnel were on site to help reroute traffic and conduct an investigation into the incident.
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