Fatal accident closes Rt. 17
Both lanes backed up for miles
Chester – A triple fatal accident involving a tractor trailer truck and an S.U.V. occurred just after 2 p.m. today on Route 17 near the westbound exit No. 128, according to preliminary police reports.
While little information was available, police reports said there were three people dead at the scene. Traffic in both the east and westbound lanes was stalled for miles. Route 17M in the area is also backed up with traffic.
Mike Dawson
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