Tuesday morning tractor-trailer crash and fire had I-78 East shut down at Route 412
- Lori Lee WGOLV
- Jun 24
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 25
LOWER SAUCON TWP., Pa. - I-78 eastbound was closed at Route 412 Tuesday morning following a tractor-trailer crash and fire. The road has since been reopened.
The incident took place around 6:14 a.m. at mile marker 68.7, according to Channel 69 News.
No injuries have been reported, according to the news report.

Photo courtesy Mike Nester
Nancy Run Fire Company reported that they worked on the scene for roughly an hour and a half before being cleared and returning to the Township.
Pennsylvania state police are investigating the cause of the fire.
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