Pa. officials announce turnpike restrictions due to winter weather
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Pa. officials announce turnpike restrictions due to winter weather
Due to the winter storm system, officials with the PA Turnpike emphasized the need for motorists to stay off the roads, or, if travel is absolutely necessary, to use an abundance of caution while driving.
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Vehicle restrictions will be implemented for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Monday evening, officials announced.
Due to the winter storm system setting up, officials with the PA Turnpike emphasized the need for motorists to stay off the roads, or, if travel is absolutely necessary, to use an abundance of caution while driving.
Small plane lands on Pennsylvania Turnpike
February 9, 2021 GMT
LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) A small plane landed on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Monday evening, shutting down some traffic and prompting a crash, authorities said.
Turnpike Commission spokesperson Carl Defebo told WGAL-TV the plane apparently made an emergency landing and then was struck by a vehicle.
Authorities did not immediately disclose any injuries, WGAL-TV reported.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike tweeted shortly after 6:30 p.m. that some traffic was blocked between Lebanon-Lancaster Exit #266 and Harrisburg East Exit #247. The road was cleared a couple of hours later.
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