Crash involving tractor trailers, tanker truck forces 60-mile detour for Turnpike drivers
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) -- A crash involving at least two tractor trailers shut down part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike for hours Thursday morning and forced drivers to take a 60-mile detour.
The crash happened before 6 a.m. in the westbound lanes between the Cranberry and Beaver Valley exits.
In addition to the tractor trailers, the crash caused a tanker truck to hit the median barrier.
Crews spent hours clearing the scene, prompting a 60-mile detour for drivers.
CRASH DELAYS - #PaTurnpike I-76 east mile 20.1 between Beaver Valley Exit #13 & Cranberry Exit #28. The left lane is closed due to the previously crash. Significant delays have formed eastbound. Watch for slow or stopped traffic.@PA_Turnpike @TotalTrafficPIT @TotalTrafficCLE pic.twitter.com/kGPf21UYjK
— PA Turnpike Alerts (@PATurnpikeAlert) November 3, 2022
There were significant delays on both sides of the highway for hours. Crews finally cleared the scene after 2 p.m.
Drivers heading through that area have been urged to watch for slowdowns and delays.
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