Westbound lanes of Pa. Turnpike reopen after box truck overturns

Update 9:37 am: The emergency detour has been lifted and all westbound lanes are now open.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike is currently closed due to an overturned box truck.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, the crash occurred near mile marker 51 in the westbound lanes of the roadway, between the Allegheny Valley and Pittsburgh exits.

State Police tell KDKA that the driver of the vehicle is not believed to have been injured.

It's unclear when the westbound lanes of the roadway will reopen.

The eastbound lanes are not believed to be impacted.

Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story. 

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