12-vehicle crash shuts down I-78 in both directions in Berks County, Pennsylvania

I-78 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, was closed in both directions after a crash involving 12 vehicles, according to state police.

Police said the crash happened around 7:51 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 2026, near Greenwich Township.

Four commercial vehicles and eight passenger vehicles were involved in this incident, police said. Emergency crews were on scene working to extract people.

At this time, it is unknown if anyone was injured.

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