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Traffic flows again on Interstate 81 N after multi-vehicle crash

DUPONT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Traffic is now flowing again for a major artery after what authorities say was a crash involving multiple vehicles Sunday evening.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says a multi-vehicle crash happened on Interstate 81 Northbound, almost a mile south of Exit 178, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, a little after 6:35 p.m.

Officials add there was a lane restriction in the area at mile marker 177.

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Luzerne County officials told 28/22 News crews cleared the scene at about 8:00 p.m. Sunday.

Details are limited at this time as to what led to the crash or if anyone was hurt.

28/22 News will provide updates as new information is made available.