PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A serious accident involving numerous vehicles shut down a stretch of the Pennsylvania Turnpike for several hours Saturday in Chester County.
It happened around 10 a.m. Saturday in the eastbound lanes approaching Downingtown.
READ MORE: What Flyers Fans Can Expect Sunday When Wells Fargo Center Welcomes Fans Back After Nearly A YearDrivers at the scene of the crash told the KYW Traffic Center it appeared that more than 20 vehicles were involved.
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Officials said at least nine people were taken to Paoli Hospital, where they were treated and released.
There was no other word on injuries.
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