Tractor Trailer Loses Load Of Granite, Shuts Down Part Of I-79
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OHIO TOWNSHIP (KDKA) -- A tractor trailer lost its load of granite Friday evening, closing part of Interstate 79 in Ohio Township.
The crash was first reported around 6 p.m. on the southbound side of the highway near Duff Road.
According to state police, the tractor trailer – which was hauling a load of granite – was the only vehicle involved.
UPDATE: Multi vehicle crash on I-79 southbound between Exit 68 - Mt Nebo Rd and Exit 66 - To PA 65. All lanes closed.
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No injuries were reported.
But that stretch of highway was closed down for several hours while officials cleared the scene.
One lane reopened around 9 p.m., but state police said it would be at least another hour before the other lane would be open.
Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.