CBS News has released video footage of a fiery tanker truck crash from Saturday morning on the Pennsylvania Turnpike that killed two drivers and injured one.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, the accident took place just after one car started slowing down because a white Acura in front of it had a flat tire. The tanker truck carrying jet fuel couldn’t slow down fast enough and slammed into the cars from behind.
The tanker truck driver and the driver of the car that slowed down were killed.
All north and southbound lanes of the turnpike were shut down between the Mid-County Interchange and the Lansdale exit.
If you are in the stopped traffic on I-476 North/South between Mid-County Exit #20 & Lansdale Exit # 31 — Due to the severity of this incident – Please Remain In Your Vehicle, unless an emergency prevents you from doing so. Inside your vehicle is the safest place to be.… pic.twitter.com/1LJepenMVj
— PA Turnpike Alerts (@PATurnpikeAlert) October 21, 2023
All lanes reopened early Sunday morning. For CBS’ video coverage, you can watch below:
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