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Update: Crash on Route 15 in Adams County is cleared

A crash involving two tractor trailers shut down all lanes on U.S. Route 15 southbound, between Exit 97 and Exit 134 for several hours. One driver was transported.
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ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. — According to officials, several units responded to a crash involving two tractor trailers around 1:10 a.m. 

Once crews were on scene, they discovered a tractor trailer laying sideways across the southbound lanes on Route 15 and another trailer that had crashed into the cable barrier median.

Officials confirmed both drivers of the two trailers were able to climb out of the vehicles on their own and one driver was transported to a local hospital.

The southbound lanes were closed for several hours while crews worked to remove debris and a fuel leak from a saddle tank containing around 100 gallons of fuel. 

Some of the crews assisting at the scene of the crash included the Barlow Volunteer Fire Company, Gettysburg Fire Department, United Hook & Ladder, PennDOT, and Pennsylvania State Police.

Pennsylvania State Police are currently investigating the incident.

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

Posted by Barlow Volunteer Fire Department on Thursday, January 13, 2022

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