The camel is visible outside of the vehicle, as seen by a passing vehicle.(Credit: Chuck Buddy Thorpe / Facebook)

UPDATE: Nov. 16, 3 p.m.: Click here to read a statement from Einstein's caretaker



UPDATE: Nov. 16, 8 a.m.: The camel, named “Einstein,” was being transported to Philadelphia to be part of an event put on at the Kimmel Center by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. Due to the snow and traffic, Einstein was a no-show at the event, and was returned to the Peaceable Kingdom Petting Zoo. He reportedly arrived safe and sound.

Original story follows...

With the first winter storm of the season still dropping snow, sleet and freezing rain across the North Penn region, traffic has become a nightmare as road conditions continue to deteriorate.

According to the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, emergency responders have had their hands full all day, with as many as 145 simultaneous incidents across the county at any given time. In many locations, roads have turned into gridlock, and nowhere was that more evident than Route 309.

The northbound lanes of Route 309 began to back up just outside of the Route 113 exit early Thursday afternoon, causing extremely lengthy delays. The cause of the backup—according to multiple sources and reports—was a white van that had gotten stuck on the hill approaching the exit. The vehicle was also towing a camel, which had gotten free and was clearly visible in multiple images that were sent to North Penn Now.

This is a breaking news story by North Penn Now. Please check back frequently for further updates, which will be posted as more information becomes available.

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