1 Person Hurt After Vehicle Crashes On Route 28, Bursts Into Flames
MILLVALE (KDKA) -- Shaler Township Police have released photos of the intense vehicle fire that brought traffic to a standstill this morning on busy Route 28.
Police say the vehicle crashed, then burst into flames.
It shut down Route 28 southbound between Etna and Millvale for the early hours of the morning rush.
RT-28 inbound traffic is still at a standstill... @KDKA pic.twitter.com/SaQtpdMB1X
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However, the highway has since reopened.
Traffic was still moving slowly, so officials were advising drivers to use caution and patience in the area.
Update 7:45 am. Route 28 in Shaler Township is now OPEN. Road Closed: Route 28 southbound closed between Etna and...
Posted by Shaler Township Police Department on Monday, January 13, 2020
Shaler Township Police say one minor injury was reported as a result.
Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.