Cumberland Co, PA – Crash on I-81/George N Wade Memorial Bdg Leaves Injuries

Cumberland County, PA (August 27, 2024) – A multi-vehicle crash with injuries occurred on I-81 northbound, just .6 miles north of Exit 65 near the George N. Wade Memorial Bridge, on August 27th. According to PennDOT, the accident took place during peak traffic hours, leading to significant delays in the area. Police and paramedics swiftly responded to the scene, where they found several vehicles involved in the crash. Emergency responders provided on-site medical assistance to those injured before transporting them to nearby hospitals for further evaluation and treatment. The exact number of injured individuals and the severity of their injuries have not been confirmed at this time. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation by local authorities, who are working to determine the chain of events that led to the collision.

Our thoughts are with those injured, and we hope for their speedy recovery.