Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Truck Transporting Liquid Chocolate Overturns on Interstate 81 Off Ramp Near Hazleton

A truck hauling liquid chocolate overturned Wednesday morning near Hazleton.

The incident occurred around 6:30am when a tractor trailer overturned in the area of the off ramp of Interstate 81 northbound at the Cando Expressway.

An active leak was found coming from the contents of the truck which was found to be liquid chocolate.

As of 9:00am, Wednesday, the northbound exit from Interstate 81 was still closed.  DEP, EMA, PennDOT, and State Police are at the scene.

The crash does not appear to be causing any traffic problems on Interstate 81.