Route 61 in Northumberland closed due to crash

Shamokin, Pa. — Motorists are advised that Route 61 is closed in both directions between Route 2020 (Mountain Road) and Route 487 in Ralpho Township, north of Shamokin Borough, Northumberland County, due to a vehicle crash with downed utilities.

A detour using Mountain Road, Route 54, and Route 61 is in place.

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