Crime & Safety

UPDATED: I-79 Reopened Near Canonsburg After Crash

Two people were transported to an area hospital, a 911 supervisor confirmed.

This story was updated at 3:36 p.m.

One northbound and one southbound lane of Interstate 79 are now open after a tractor-trailer overturned, snarling traffic near the Canonsburg exit.

Both souhbound lanes had been closed after the crash, which occured around 2:20 p.m., the supervisor said. The one northbound lane was also closed.

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There is heavy congestion in the area, and drivers are asked to proceed with caution.

Two people were taken to area hospitals after the crash, the supervisor said.

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No further information on the crash victims was immediately available.


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