Two people died and another person was injured today as a result of a multi-vehicle crash involving a tanker truck on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, according to Action News
The accident took place late Saturday morning on the Northeast Extension (I-476) between the Mid-County and Lansdale exits.
All lanes of the highway are shut down between those exits.
PA Turnpike officials expect them to be closed for an extended period of time.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all involved in this tragic crash today.
Hector Lucena