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Crash closes portion of Route 30 East near Wrightsville

An overturned tractor trailer is causing major delays as all eastbound lanes of Route 30 were closed for several hours.

YORK COUNTY, Pa. — A portion of Route 30 East near Wrightsville in York County was closed for several hours due to a crash.

According to emergency dispatch, incident was reported shortly before 1 p.m.

Dispatch reports say the crash involves an overturned tractor trailer. It occurred on Route 30 East in the area of Accomac Road, according to dispatch. The truck appears to have been carrying a cargo of water bottles, thousands of which are littered around the scene.

The driver of the tractor trailer has reportedly fled from the scene, and a cache of suspected marijuana and pills were found in the cab of the truck, authorities at the scene told FOX43. 

Witnesses told police the driver, a male, was seen attempting to signal for help, but left the scene by the time authorities arrived, according to Hellam Township Police Chief J. Douglas Pollock.

Police said they have a lead on the driver's identity and believe he lives in Virginia. They are working with Virginia officials to confirm his identity, Pollock said.

There was a delay in because the tractor trailer's owner had leased it to another company

Emergency crews are reportedly at the scene. 

All lanes are closed, according to 511pa.com.

This is a developing story. FOX43 will have more information as it becomes available.

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