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WILKES-BARRE — Commuters that use Interstate 81 north will encounter some heavy delays this morning.

PennDOT spokesman James May said in an email that a tractor trailer crash and fire near Exit 179 is causing major delays on I-81.

According to the Times Leader’s traffic page, heavy congestion is reported from Moosic down past the exchange in Dupont.

Check back with the Times Leader as more information becomes available.

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By Travis Kellar

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