Southampton Township, PA – Tractor-Trailer Crash on I-81 (October 9, 2026)

A passenger vehicle and a tractor-trailer collided on an interstate off-ramp near Cramer Road in Southampton Township, Cumberland County, late Friday night, resulting in injury to at least one person.

According to Cumberland County dispatch, the Vigilant Hose Company was called to the scene at approximately 11:57 p.m. on October 9, 2026, after the two vehicles collided on a ramp in the vicinity of the 100 block of Cramer Road, near Shippensburg. A medical helicopter was dispatched to the area, and at least one patient was transported from the scene to a hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the crash.

Dispatch also confirmed that hazardous materials crews were requested after a substance was reported leaking from one of the vehicles following the collision. The identity and quantity of the substance had not been confirmed as of this report, and responders worked to contain the leak while clearing the roadway.

The ramp was affected by emergency operations for a period of time while crews worked the scene, managed traffic in the area, and coordinated the medical transport. The extent of injuries to those involved and the specific cause of the crash had not been released as of this report. The scene was later cleared and the roadway reopened to traffic.

A full crash report is expected to be available from the investigating agency. Anyone with information about the crash is encouraged to contact the responding fire company or local police.