April 16, 2025

Fiery crash of two semis shuts down Northeast Extension

Steve Smith

A fiery crash involving two semi trucks halted traffic on the Pennsylvania Turnpike's Northeast Extension Tuesday afternoon. Both vehicles erupted in flames, sending thick smoke into the sky and blocking the highway for several hours.

The incident: Occurred at around 2 p.m. between the Quakertown and Lehigh Valley exits on April 15. One truck carried train wheels, while the other was empty.

Witnesses described the sound of the crash as a loud "boom" that could be heard from miles away. "All of a sudden, I just hear this loud boom," said resident Adrianice Pacheco Ortiz. "It sounded kind of like a big drum, really loud."

Efforts to clear: Emergency crews worked tirelessly, with the roadway reopening by 11 p.m. The cause of the accident remains unknown, and no serious injuries were reported according to CBS News Philadelphia.

This event highlights the unpredictable nature of road travel, but it's a relief that everyone involved walked away unharmed.

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