Route 378 in Bethlehem Reopened After Crash

Part of Route 378 in Bethlehem was closed in both directions following a serious car accident that occurred Sunday afternoon shortly after 2 p.m.

According to the Bethlehem Police Department blog, the "major" crash happened on Route 378 north of Eighth Avenue and an investigation into it is ongoing.

Police said two people with injuries were transported from the crash scene to area hospitals.

The crash occurred between the Eighth Avenue exit and the 14th Avenue overpass.

Traffic was detoured and the highway was closed north of Eighth Avenue while the vehicle involved in the accident was removed and debris was cleared.

Authorities estimated that the highway would reopen between 4:15 and 4:30 p.m., according to the Bethlehem Police Department's Twitter account.

And at 4:39pm, Bethlehem Police tweeted that the "traffic crash investigation on Rt 378 N has cleared as of 1630 hrs (4:30 pm)."

Police are asking anyone with information about the accident to contact Officer Dwight Schaffner at 610-865-7187.