Monday, September 21, 2020

TRAFFIC ALERT: Tractor Trailer Rollover/Brush Fire Reported near Ravine on Interstate 81/Route 125


Emrgency personnel are at the scene of a tractor trailer rollover that occurred on Interstate 81 and ended up near Route 125.

The incident occurred around 3:30pm, when a tractor trailer went over an embankment in the northbound lanes and rolled near mile marker 104 near Ravine.

After  the crash a small brush fire was reported causing Route 125 near Interstate 81 to be closed.

Interstate 81 northbound remains open at this time but there is a lane restriction and traffic is backed up in the area.

Schuylkill County Emergency Management was also called to the scene.

UPDATE:  A propane tank rolled off of a truck travelling on Interstate 81 and landed on Route 125 blocking the roadway.

More details when they are available.