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Crash on Interstate 81 in Dauphin County closes all southbound lanes

I-81 was shut down after a truck hauling construction equipment overturned and caught fire between Exits 77 and 72.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Update, 12 p.m.: The incident has been cleared, with reported "residual (traffic) delays" in the area.

Update 8:31 a.m.: All Interstate 81 southbound lanes are closed between Exit 77 to Route 39/Manada Hill/Hershey and Exit 72 for Paxtonia and Linglestown following a crash in West Hanover Township this morning, according to 511pa.com.

According to PennDOT officials, a tractor trailer carrying construction equipment overturned and caught fire. There were no serious injuries, and no other vehicles involved.

The crash occurred shortly before 5 a.m., and traffic has been backed up along the route since the time of the crash.

Investigators also report that hazmat is on the scene due to a fuel spill.

It is still unclear when the lanes will reopen. 

Previously:

All Interstate 81 southbound lanes are closed between Exit 77 to Route 39/Manada Hill/Hershey and Exit 72 for Paxtonia and Linglestown following a crash in West Hanover Township this morning, according to 511pa.com.

The crash occurred shortly before 5 a.m., and traffic has been backed up along the route since the time of the crash.

There is currently no information on the cause of the crash, how many vehicles were involved, or if there are any injuries. 

It is also unclear when the lanes will reopen. 

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

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