I-81 crash in Lebanon County

A fatal crash involving three tractor-trailers occurred early this morning on Interstate 81 North near Exit 85 in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, resulting in one confirmed death. The accident, which took place at approximately 4:15 a.m. at mile marker 87.5, has led to the closure of the northbound lanes between exits 85A and 89, with no information available yet on the cause of the crash or additional injuries. No reopening timetable has been provided by PennDOT as the situation is still developing. In related incidents, a semi-truck crash was reported on Interstate 90/94 in Oakdale, Wisconsin, blocking westbound lanes, while Route 197 in Union, Connecticut, was closed due to a serious accident with reported injuries. Authorities are currently investigating both incidents.