Tree Falls on Verizon Lines, Closes State Route 72 Near North Lebanon
A fallen tree struck Verizon lines and led to two crashes, closing SR 72 between Steel Street and North 22nd Street; PennDOT and Verizon have been notified.
Just before midnight a large tree fell across State Route 72 and Verizon communication lines near the North Lebanon/Lebanon City line, causing two accidents minutes apart and prompting first responders to shut the road. PennDOT and Verizon have been notified, and as of 5:30 a.m. there is no timetable for reopening. The closure affects SR 72 between Steel Street (just south of Coleman Park) and North 22nd Street; residents and motorists are asked to use alternate routes while crews work and to watch for further updates from the Lebanon County Regional Police Department.