By Crash News Writer 
East Hanover Township, PA (August 21, 2025) – A tractor-trailer crash brought traffic to a standstill Wednesday afternoon on a stretch of Interstate 81 in Dauphin County, shutting down all northbound lanes for several hours.
According to reports, the crash occurred around 12:45 p.m. on August 20 in the northbound lanes of I-81 near East Hanover Township. The large commercial truck was reported to be blocking all northbound lanes between Exit 77 (Route 39/Manada Hill/Hershey) and Exit 80 (Route 743/Grantville/Hershey).
PennDOT confirmed that all lanes have since reopened, but significant delays impacted the area as emergency crews worked to clear the wreckage. It remains unclear how many vehicles were involved in the crash or whether any injuries were reported.
The crash is under investigation by local authorities.
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- The total number of vehicles and injuries has not yet been confirmed by officials.
- Crews worked for hours to remove the tractor-trailer and reopen all lanes.
- Drivers in the area experienced extended traffic delays during the closure.
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