I-80 westbound near Bellefonte reopens after multi-vehicle crash. What to know
A significant portion of Interstate 80 westbound near Bellefonte was completely shut down for more than three hours after a multi-vehicle crash Thursday morning — although the road was reopened by the early afternoon.
According to public emergency services information and preliminary dispatch reports, three vehicles were involved in a crash in Boggs Township near mile marker 159. All westbound lanes were closed shortly after 10 a.m., between Exits 158 (Milesburg) and 178 (Lock Haven), causing traffic backups and long delays.
The road was reopened by 1:20 p.m., according to Centre County 911.
WJAC published a photo that purported to be of the crash, which showed a large truck overturned on its side.
Dispatch reports revealed that several people were evaluated for injuries, but the severity of those injuries was not immediately known.
This story was originally published April 30, 2026 at 12:19 PM.
