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I-80 Eastbound Closed in Mercer County Following Multi-Vehicle Crash
A significant stretch of Interstate 80 eastbound in Mercer County has been closed due to a multi-vehicle collision involving both passenger vehicles and semi-trucks.
The affected area spans an 11-mile section between the Sharon/Hermitage exit (Exit 4A) and the Mercer exit (Exit 15).
The closure was prompted by a major accident involving several vehicles, including semi-trucks, resulting in hazardous conditions on the roadway. Emergency responders are on the scene assessing the situation, clearing the debris, and assisting those involved.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while the closure remains in effect. Traffic updates and detour information will be provided by local authorities and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).
Drivers are urged to exercise caution, adhere to posted detour signs, and monitor local traffic updates for the latest information on when the road will reopen.
Further details, including the cause of the crash and the condition of those involved, are expected as the investigation progresses.
A tornado has been confirmed on the ground in Carmel, Indiana, a northern suburb of Indianapolis, causing immediate concern for residents in this densely populated area.
The tornado was spotted just south of Westfield, near Main Street and U.S. 31, moving through the region as emergency sirens blared.
The tornado’s presence in Carmel and surrounding areas has prompted urgent warnings from meteorologists and emergency officials.
Given its proximity to residential and commercial districts, residents are strongly urged to take immediate shelter.
The National Weather Service and local emergency agencies are closely monitoring the storm as it continues to track across central Indiana.
Emergency sirens have been activated throughout Carmel and nearby communities to alert residents of the impending danger.
Authorities are advising individuals to stay indoors, move to the lowest level of their homes, and avoid windows until the threat has passed.
Officials continue to assess the situation, and additional updates will be provided as meteorologists track the tornado’s movement and potential impacts on the area.
Residents should remain weather-aware and follow official warnings as the storm system progresses.