An accident is reportedly blocking traffic in Chambersburg Borough, Pennsylvania

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An accident is reportedly blocking traffic in Chambersburg County

Updated: Oct 1, 2024, 5:57 a.m. EDT

A crash was reported Tuesday morning in Franklin County, causing traffic delays.Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 TodayCrews responded around 5:30 a.m. to the 1500 block of Orchard Drive, near Nitterhouse Drive, in Chambersburg County. Due to the accident, police blocked traffic and were called to the scene to assist with traffic control. A slowdown is expected in the region. It is currently unclear whether anyone was injured. For live traffic information click here. Do you have photos or videos of an incident? If yes, upload them to. Be sure to include your name and other details so we can give you the right credit online and on TV.

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. –

An accident was reported Tuesday morning in Franklin County, resulting in traffic delays.

Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today.

Crews responded to the 1500 block of Orchard Drive near Nitterhouse Drive in Chambersburg County around 5:30 a.m

Because the accident blocked traffic, police were called to the scene to assist with traffic control. Expect a slowdown in the region.

At this point it is unclear whether anyone was injured.

For live traffic information click Here.

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