The crash, on Route 581 in Cumberland County, caused multiple injuries but none that were considered to be life-threatening, the Pennsylvania State Police said in a tweet.
The crash was reported shortly after 2 p.m. EST, according to the Patriot-News of Harrisburg, which cited a report from 511PA.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY: as of right now, 73 vehicles have been involved in this crash on 581. Multiple injuries (no life threatening at this time). The road will be closed for several more hours. AVOID THE AREA.
The pileup blocked all three lanes of the highway, WHTM-TV reported. Troopers are directing motorists to take alternate routes, according to the television station.
Traffic maps showed that drivers slowing to look at wrecks are delaying traffic, the Patriot-News reported.
It is not known when the highway will reopen, the state police said.
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