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Crash inside Blue Mountain tunnel in Franklin County closes road

There is no word yet on how many people were involved in the crash.

Credit: FOX43

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — UPDATE (1:20 p.m.): Officials announced I-76 westbound has reopened and the detour has been lifted.

PREVIOUS: A crash closed part of the Pennsylvania turnpike Saturday morning according to 511PA.

The crash at Blue Mountain blocked lanes and caused delays.

Due to an accident inside the Blue Mtn Tunnel on @PA_Turnpike, I-76W a detour is in place. I-76 W is closed bet Carlisle(226) & Breezewood(161). Detour: US 11N - 1 mile; I-81S - 58 miles; I-70W - 48 miles; US 30E - 0.3 miles
Re-enter at Breezewood. @TotalTrafficMDT #PaTurnpike pic.twitter.com/YF8HeN0PAW
— PA Turnpike Alerts (@PATurnpikeAlert) October 10, 2020

According to a tweet from the turnpike, all eastbound lanes are now open but westbound lanes remain closed.

All lanes are NOW OPEN EASTBOUND at the Kittatinny Tunnel on I-76 from the earlier multi-vehicle accident on the #PaTurnpike. Utilize both lanes through the Kittatinny & Blue Mountain Tunnels. I-76 W remains closed bet Exits 226 & 161.@PA_Turnpike @TotalTrafficMDT @KDKARadio pic.twitter.com/ZBzHMVsdZb
— PA Turnpike Alerts (@PATurnpikeAlert) October 10, 2020

More information to follow.