Londonderry Township, PA – Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Route 283 (October 27, 2026)

A multi-vehicle crash closed part of Route 283 westbound in Londonderry Township, Dauphin County, on the morning of Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The collision was reported at approximately 9:40 a.m. near the Toll House Road underpass and involved four vehicles along with two dump trailers.

Emergency crews, including the Londonderry Fire Company, responded to the scene after the vehicles came to rest on the roadway. Hydraulic fluid spilled across the travel lanes during the crash, requiring crews to contain and clean up the spill before the lanes could be reopened to traffic. The westbound lane of Route 283 was closed for a period while the scene was cleared, and travelers were redirected to the westbound off-ramp during the closure.

Two people involved in the crash sustained injuries and were transported to a hospital for evaluation and treatment. The severity of their injuries was not released, and no fatalities were reported in connection with this crash.

Route 283 is a major commuter and commercial corridor linking Harrisburg and Lancaster County, carrying heavy daily traffic that includes passenger vehicles alongside commercial trucks and towed trailers. A multi-vehicle crash involving towed equipment on a route like this can create secondary hazards, including fluid spills, scattered debris, and extended lane closures, that affect travel well beyond the immediate crash scene and increase risk for responding crews and other motorists navigating the area.

An official crash report for this incident is expected to be available from the investigating agency once its review is complete. Anyone with information about the crash is encouraged to contact that agency.