Car fire stifles traffic on Interstate 83 southbound in Harrisburg
Summary
Vehicle Fire Harrisburg Pennsylvania in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: A car caught fire on Interstate 83 Southbound near milepost 44 and 17th Street in Harrisburg, causing a lane closure on the southbound direction around 5:30 p.m. The incident created smoke visible on traffic cameras from 511PA and backed up traffic in both directions. By about 6:00 p.m., authorities opened one lane through the scene to restore limited flow. The incident is still developing, with ongoing updates expected as more information becomes available.
Original reporting
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