Thirteen people hurt after semi-truck collides with multiple other vehicles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension in Lower Macungie Township, Pennsylvania
13 people injured in crash on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension in Lehigh County
Authorities said a tractor-trailer collided with several other vehicles Tuesday night in Lower Macungie Township.
First responders had to free at least two people.
13 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Lower Macungie Township
At least one person had to be cut out of their vehicle, but there was no immediate word on the conditions of the victims.
Crews worked for a few hours to clear the southbound lanes, but the road has since reopened.
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