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One lane open after I-81 NB crash in Chambersurg

Amber South
Chambersburg Public Opinion

Update: One northbound lane is open on I-81. 

Authorities are responding to a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 northbound north of Chambersburg. 

Fire police have shut down the northbound lanes in the area. Traffic is being detoured off the interstate at exit 16 (U.S. 30), to Pa. 997, to reenter the interstate if needed at exit 20 in Scotland. 

The northbound on-ramp at exit 17 (Walker Road) is also being closed. 

One person is reportedly injured. 

A PennDOT traffic camera shows traffic backed up behind the crash near exit 17 (Walker Road) north of Chambersburg.