Two people are dead and a third injured following a three-vehicle crash on the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near the Lansdale exit Saturday morning, according to 6ABC.
Crews were initially dispatched to the scene at 10:24 a.m. for a report of a vehicle crash and vehicle fire with injuries and rescue. Arriving first responders found a tanker truck on the shoulder of the northbound lanes of the turnpike engulfed in flames with debris strewn across the roadway.
It’s currently unclear how the incident occurred. More than a dozen area police departments, fire companies, EMS units and hazmat crews were dispatched to the scene.
Sources tell North Penn Now one person sustained serious injuries including burns and wounds to their head. A medevac helicopter was reportedly placed on standby. 6ABChas since updated their coverage to reflect that two others were killed in the crash.
Both the northbound and southbound lanes of the turnpike were closed between the Lansdale and Mid-County exits as a result of the crash, and the turnpike remains closed at the time of publishing.
Coverage provided by CBS3 stated that residents of homes along two roads near the scene were also evacuated due to the crash.
Towamencin Volunteer Fire Company has since posted detours for motorists as the turnpike is expected to remain closed for a prolonged period.
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