Dump truck bursts into flames on Pa. Turnpike near Willow Grove, traffic snarled

Published  March 23, 2018 7:59am EDT
FOX 29 Philadelphia
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WILLOW GROVE, Pa. (WTXF) - Emergency crews responded to the scene of a fiery crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Friday morning.

The crash occurred in the westbound lanes around 5:30 a.m. near Willow Grove.

FOX 29's Bob Kelly reports a dump truck was involved in an accident and then burst into flames.

Video shot by FOX 29's Brad Sattin as he happened to drive past the accident this morning shows the moments the cab of the truck exploded.

Police have not yet confirmed any injuries in the incident.

Traffic has been slowed to a crawl in the area as cars were only passing by in the far right lane. Kelly reports delays of more than 2 hours.