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Interstate reopens after multi-vehicle crash

The wreck closed part of the northbound lanes of I-81 Monday afternoon near the Dorrance exit.

LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A crash that closed part of a highway in  Luzerne County has been cleared.

The northbound lanes of Interstate 81 were closed after a multi-vehicle crash near the Dorrance exit (159).

It happened after 1:30 p.m. Monday.

Crews at the scene said three cars, a van, and a pickup were involved, and several people were injured.

PennDOT traffic cameras showed emergency vehicles on the closed part of the interstate.

Credit: PennDOT traffic camera

PennDOT said the highway reopened around 3 p.m.

Authorities have not said what led to the crash.

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