Breaking: Driver flips dump truck on its side on Pennsylvania Turnpike

Credit: James Short.

A person reportedly flipped their dump truck on its side on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Whitemarsh Township on Monday morning around 11:44 a.m., according to Montgomery County Dispatch.

The accident occurred on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Westbound near mile marker 340.9, blocking the far right lane.

The accident has created a large traffic backup and the Turnpike has been reduced to two lanes.

Emergency crews from Fort Washington Fire Company and Harmonville Fire Company No. 1 are on the scene.

Expect delays if you are traveling on the Pa. Turnpike or in the area.

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Robby Chakler is a veteran journalist/editor with nearly 20 years of experience in print and online media. He has worked at daily print newspapers, magazines and online publications. He grew up in Huntingdon Valley and has stayed in the local Montgomery County area since graduating from Penn State University in 2006, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism.