5 killed on snowy Pennsylvania highway after leaving vehicles

as traffic returned to normal here on Interstate 81 north in Scott Township it was a much different picture than before when cars and tractor trailers could be seen backed up for miles pendot shut down the Northbound Lanes of Interstate 81 near Waverly for hours following a deadly crash Newswatch 16 saw state police and fire trucks along this stretch of Interstate as Crews work to clean up the wreck just hours after traveling in the same direction for a quick trip to New York State Janet P says she was shocked when she saw emergency lights along 81 north in Scott Township but I just came down southbound here and stopped in here for fuel real fast before I head home and I seen over there that the lights and everything and obviously everything stopped on 81 now going northbound I didn't glance over to see what's going on I was just more interested in the exit I was getting off keep my eyes on the road P says snow left the road slick a hazard she thinks drivers should avoid I wish everybody would just stay safe out here you know it's sad especially if the corers is there right now my my heart goes out to them and their family as temperatures continue to drop P says it is important for drivers to stay alert it it's sad but uh I would tell him get off the road for the night you know till the roads are better conditioned you know cleared up more Jack Cen news watch6 laana County

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Published: Wed Jan 17 2024