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Interstate 81 southbound closed in Franklin County after multiple crashes involving tractor trailers

All southbound lanes of the roadway are closed, and all traffic is getting off the interstate at Exit 14, PennDOT officials say.
Credit: 511PA

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — A portion of Interstate 81 southbound in Franklin County is closed after a tractor trailer crashed on Thursday morning.

According to PennDOT, the tractor trailer crashed on Interstate 81 southbound near Exit 14 at Chambersburg around 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 1.

Currently, all southbound lanes of the roadway are closed, and all traffic is getting off the interstate at Exit 14, PennDOT officials say.

The driver of the tractor trailer was able to escape the vehicle without suffering any injuries, officials say.

Shortly after officials cleared this crash, they say a second tractor trailer rolled over and struck another tractor trailer on Interstate 81.

It's unclear if anyone suffered injuries in that crash.

There is no word on how long the road will be closed at this time.

This is a developing story. FOX43 will provide updates as they become available.

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