3 hurt after crash closes eastbound lanes on Pa. Turnpike in Bucks County

At least three people were hurt in a multi-vehicle crash that shut down a stretch of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Bucks County.

The crash occurred shortly before 3 p.m. on Monday on I-276 East between the Willow Grove and Bensalem exits. Footage from SkyForce10 shows three badly damaged vehicles in the area.

Officials said three people were trapped inside vehicles before they were removed by first responders and taken to the hospital. Officials have not yet revealed their conditions or the cause of the crash.

Eastbound lanes on the Turnpike are currently closed between Exit 343 (Willow Grove) and Exit 351 (Bensalem). Motorists are advised to use the alternate routes of Pa. 611 North, Pa. 132 East, and US 1 North before reentering the Pennsylvania Turnpike at the Bensalem Interchange #351. Drivers should also expect delays in the area.

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