February 04, 2015

I-76 WB closed following accident

Closure to last till 5:30 p.m.

By Lane Blackmer
PhillyVoice Contributor

Source/PennDOT

A traffic cam captures the overturned truck on the Schuylkill Expressway, near Route 202, in King of Prussia.

A tractor-trailer on I-76 overturned near King of Prussia on Wednesday, forcing the temporary closure of all lanes on I-76 westbound, according to 6 ABC.

The closure is expected to remain closed until 5:30 p.m., according to officials.

The truck was headed westbound on the Schuylkill Expressway near North Gulph Road when it overturned, according to CBSPhilly. PennDOT traffic cams showed the truck laying on its side in the inside lane.

According to officials at the scene, there are no reported injuries, but EMS and fire crews are on the scene due to a possible fluid leak. The left lane is closed for now.

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Lane Blackmer
PhillyVoice Contributor