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Southbound lanes of I-79 reopen following early morning crash

By Mike Darnay

/ CBS Pittsburgh

CBS News Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The southbound lanes of Interstate 79 near Wexford have reopened following an early morning crash.

The crash happened around 4 a.m. near Wexford Run Road and the highway reopened just after 7:30. 

PennDOT says the roadway was is closed between Butler County and the Rt. 910/Wexford interchange.

Dispatchers tell KDKA that at least one person has been taken to the hospital.

It's unclear how many vehicles were involved in the crash.

Mike Darnay

Mike Darnay is a digital producer and photojournalist at CBS Pittsburgh. Mike has also written and produced content for Vox Media and the Mon Valley Independent. He often covers overnight breaking news, the Pittsburgh Steelers and high school sports.

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