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LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT announced there will be a lane restriction on Interstate 81 southbound for most of the day on Tuesday.

On Tuesday, May 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., I-81 southbound will be restricted from Exit 184 (River Street) to Exit 182 B (Davis Street) for a bridge inspection.

PHOTOS: 3 injured after 4-vehicle crash in Columbia County

PennDOT reminds drivers that when entering a work zone, they should drive the posted speed limit, turn on their headlights, pay close attention to signs and flaggers, and avoid all distractions.

FRACKVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The coroner reports on a deadly crash involving two vehicles, resulting in the death of a passenger on a motorcycle.

According to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio, a motorcycle and a vehicle crashed on May 2 around 5:00 p.m. in the 500 block of West Oak Street in Frackville.

West Hazleton woman dead after crash

The passenger on the motorcycle, 62-year-old Beth Burlie of Ashland, was pronounced dead at the Leigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.

An autopsy will be done on May 6 to determine the cause of death.

PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Drones are growing in popularity, and one academy in the area is making sure pilots are well-educated on its laws and safety regulations.

28/22 News stopped by the new school and has more on how it prepares those to hit the skies.

It's an "all clear" for take-off at The Pilot Mind Drone Academy in Pittston Township.

The facility is a combination of a drone laboratory and a drone playground, training students on how to fly drones as well as overall knowledge of aviation.

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