Motorcycle Crash With Fire Shuts Down I-81 Northbound
Photo by Avoca Fire DepartmentThe remains of a motorcycle lie along the shoulder of I-81 northbound after a crash and fire.
Photo by Avoca Fire DepartmentAn Avoca Fire Department engine secures the scene while crews handle suppression and safety operations.
Photo by Avoca Fire DepartmentFire and EMS units stage along the interstate as responders work the crash under winter driving conditions.
Emergency crews responded to a serious vehicle crash with fire on Interstate 81 northbound on Nov. 11, 2025, prompting lane restrictions and an extended on-scene operation. Avoca Fire Department units arrived to find a motorcycle involved in a crash that resulted in a fire along the shoulder of the highway. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, secured hazards, and assisted EMS with patient care while traffic was managed around the scene. No further details on injuries were immediately released. The incident serves as a reminder for motorists to remain alert and slow down when approaching emergency scenes.
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