Northbound I-279 Lanes Cleared After Reported Vehicle Fire, Multi-Vehicle Crash
By: KDKA-TV news Staff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- There were lane restrictions after a traffic incident on I-279 northbound this morning.
Allegheny County officials said there was a reported vehicle fire, while 511PA reports a multi-vehicle crash caused the disruption.
Previously, all northbound lanes were closed.
Ross: Report of a vehicle fire on I-279 northbound at mile marker 6.5 - fire units on scene; NB I-279 is closed to all traffic
— Allegheny County (@Allegheny_Co) October 23, 2021
UPDATE: Multi vehicle crash on I-279 northbound at Mile Post: 6.5. All lanes closed.
— 511PA Pittsburgh (@511PAPittsburgh) October 23, 2021
Multiple ambulances and crews could be observed on the scene.
The incident was affecting traffic northbound at mile marker 6.5.
This was near Bellevue Road.
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