UPDATE: A section of I-80 Eastbound has reopened after being closed Monday for several hours following a multi-vehicle crash.
According to Pennsylvania State Trooper Vaughn Norbert, state police in Clarion are investigating the crash, which took place at mile marker 69 to 70 in Clarion Township at 1 p.m. Troopers say any potential injuries from this crash are unknown at this time.
Crews worked to clean the interstate of debris, causing hours-long delays and detours. Traffic was diverted from I-80 exit 64 to the south, which connected to Route 28 east to Brookville.
Trooper Allison Swanchak is leading the investigation into the crash. Multiple agencies, fire departments and tow services assisted at the scene.
Drivers on I-80 are asked to slow down due to snow on the roadway and urged to be aware of snow squalls in heavy traveling areas.
CLARION COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A portion of I-80 Eastbound was closed Monday afternoon due to a multi-vehicle crash, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).
I-80 Eastbound was closed between Exit 64: Route 66 – Clarion/New Bethlehem and Exit 78: Route 36 – Sigel/Brookville. A detour was created for drivers to take Exit 64: Route 66 toward Clairon and New Bethlehem and travel Route 66 south to Route 28 north towards Brookville.
At least 24 vehicles were involved in the pile-up, which included both tractor-trailers and passenger vehicles. PennDOT estimated that the roadway should be reopened by 4 p.m., with the time subject to change.
PennDOT encourages motorists to “Know Before They Go” by checking conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com, downloading the 511 Android or iPhone app, or by calling 5-1-1.
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