Horrific accident on I-476 causes major traffic disruptions in Montgomery County

I-476 lanes open after 2 injured in crash in Whitpain Township

The lanes previously shut down due to an accident on I-476 Monday, have since been reopened.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pa. - A severe accident on the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike is causing significant traffic issues. 

What we know:

The accident took place around 2:30 p.m. on I-476 near mile marker 23 in Whitpain Township. Initially, lanes were closed in both directions to manage the situation.

The incident occurred when reports say a wheel came off a truck and crashed into the windshield of another vehicle, partially crushing it.

Two northbound lanes and one southbound lane were closed.

County dispatchers have confirmed that two people were taken to the hospital following the accident. 

However, there is currently no information available regarding their condition.

All lanes previously closed Monday afternoon, have since reopened.