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Construction worker killed in accident on Northeast Extension of Pennsylvania Turnpike

The incident happened near the Lansdale Exit.

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the death of a construction worker on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the death of a construction worker on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.Read moreFILE

A construction worker on the Pennsylvania Turnpike died in a work-related accident around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, a spokesperson from Philadelphia State Police said.

Authorities said the accident on the Northeast Extension was construction-related, and did not involve any civilian vehicles or traffic.

It is unclear what caused the accident near the Lansdale Exit. Further details about the incident or the worker weren’t immediately released.

Pennsylvania State Police are continuing to investigate.