Overturned Vehicle Traps Occupants in I-81 Crash Near Mile Marker 62

January 06, 2026 | East Pennsboro Twp, PA

Authorities responded to a serious two-vehicle collision on Interstate 81 southbound at mile marker 62.5, where one vehicle overturned, leading to entrapment of occupants. Fire departments from Cumberland and Dauphin counties offered mutual aid to assist at the scene. The incident, which took place early Jan. 6, left two patients with injuries. Emergency crews conducted extrication efforts to free the trapped individuals, while the southbound lanes remained impacted by the wreckage.

Fire Department On Scene 2 Vehicle Motor Vehicle Accident w/ 1 Vehicle Overturned w/ confinement. 2 Patient w/ inj. Mutual Aid from Dauphin Company..

Investigators are still determining the cause of the accident, which could have potential legal consequences for those involved.

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