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I-78 West open to traffic at exit 71 in Northampton County after early morning crash

WILLIAMS TWP., Pa. - Interstate 78 West at exit 71 in Northampton County is now open to traffic after an early morning crash closed that section of roadway.


According to WFMZ, at least one person was sent to the hospital.


A UPS truck crashed through a guardrail at mile marker 71.8 in Williams Township and was first reported on WGOLV shortly after 4 am.


The packages that the truck was carrying spilled out onto the embankment.

Photo courtesy Mike Nester


Emergency crews were first called to the scene at around 3:30 a.m.


At least two vehicles were involved in the crash.


One vehicle was reported to have hit the median and a car could be seen with front-end damage on the side of the road.


No word on what led to the crash


This Developing story.


Photos courtesy Mike Nester


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