Dauphin County, PA – One Injured in Entrapment Crash on I-81 Near Exit 72

Dauphin County, PA (December 11, 2024) – A serious crash early Wednesday morning, December 11th, resulted in one person being injured on I-81 in Lower Paxton Township.

The collision occurred in the southbound lanes, approximately 0.3 miles north of Exit 72: Paxtonia/Linglestown, at around 3:55 a.m. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the crash involved entrapment, requiring swift intervention by emergency personnel. Firefighters worked swiftly to extricate the injured individual from the vehicle. Once freed, the victim received initial medical care at the scene before being transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment. The extent of the injuries has not been disclosed, but the individual is expected to recover. Authorities temporarily closed the affected lanes to allow for accident response and vehicle recovery efforts. Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the crash and have yet to release additional details.

Our thoughts are with the injured party, and we wish them a full and speedy recovery.