WEISENBERG TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Emergency crews are responding Saturday after a small aircraft came down on Interstate 78 Eastbound near Mile Marker 45 in Weisenberg Township, according to early reports from the scene.
Initial reports indicate the aircraft landed safely on the interstate, avoiding what could have been a far more serious incident. No injuries have been reported at this time, though the situation remains active and information is still being gathered by authorities.
All Eastbound lanes on I-78 in the area have been closed as emergency personnel work the scene. Motorists traveling through Lehigh County are urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes, as significant delays are expected.
The cause of the emergency landing has not yet been confirmed. The type of aircraft involved and the number of people on board have not been officially released at this time.
First Source News has crews monitoring the situation and will provide updates as additional information becomes available from authorities on scene.
⚠️ BREAKING: Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing on I-78 Eastbound in Weisenberg Township
