Winter Weather — Luzerne, Pennsylvania
2008-02-10 · Luzerne, Pennsylvania
1
Direct deaths
35
Injuries
$100K
Property damage
Event narrative
A 68 vehicle pile up occurred during a blinding snow squall. Dozens of people were injured and one woman died when her car became wedged underneath a tractor trailer.
Wider weather episode
An intense snow squall with 50 mph wind gusts moved east across Northeast Pennsylvania during the afternoon. The snow quickly caused roads to become slick and dramatically reduced visibilities. A 68 vehicle pileup occurred on Interstate 81 Northbound near mile-marker 140 between the McAdoo and Hazle Township exits. Dozens of people were injured with one death.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 84624. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.