Snow Squall Causes 40+ Car Crash on Busy Pennsylvania Highway

If you got one of those snow squall warnings on your phone earlier today and didn’t take it seriously in our area: we have a story from just west of our area that serves as a reminder about how serious these events can truly be. 

A massive crash — involving as many as 40 vehicles — closed parts of Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County, PA.  The accident took place as a heavy snow squall worked through the area causing reduced visibility and dangerous conditions on the roadway.

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Yes, that’s the same snow squall that moved through our area a little later as it trekked further east. 

It was not clear immediately what took place to start the crash, but smoke can be seen billowing from a tractor-trailer. Several passenger cars were also involved in the accident.

There was no immediate report of any serious injuries as a result of the crash. However, crews remain on the scene. 

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The accident took place near mile marker 116 in the area of Minersville, PA, the reports say. That's about 100 miles to the northwest of Philadelphia, PA.