Serious Crash Closes Section of Route 222

A serious crash on U.S. Route 222 in Lancaster County has resulted in the closure of southbound lanes and restrictions on northbound lanes near the exits for PA-272 and PA-772. Emergency crews are on the scene, and travelers are being diverted at the Brownstown exit, with southbound traffic backed up to the Farmersville Road overpass. The incident occurred around 2:12 p.m., and it remains unclear how many vehicles were involved or if there were any injuries. In a separate incident, a two-vehicle crash on Route 30 eastbound in West Hempfield Township has resulted in the closure of eastbound lanes and minor injuries, with two people affected. This crash happened early Thursday morning, with the eastbound lanes expected to reopen by 8 a.m. These incidents are developing stories, and further updates are expected.