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Multi Vehicle Crash

Multi Vehicle Crash - Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 10:44PM EST

Wednesday, Sep 10, 2008 @ 10:44pm EST
GREAT BEND TWP., SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY- A multi-vehicle crash involving a state trooper caused a several hour back-up along interstate 81 in Susquehanna County.

The accident happened in Great Bend Township near the Pennsylvania and New York border, just before one this afternoon.

State police say a tractor trailer struck a construction truck in a work zone.
The impact pushed the construction truck 150 feet into the back of a state trooper's suv.
Police say both vehicles had their emergency lights on.
And there were signs indicating it was a construction zone.
Several people were taken to the hospital for treatment.
No word on if charges will be filed.