Crime & Safety
5 Dead In Pittsburgh-Area Crash
Five people died Tuesday in a crash in the Pittsburgh area. Get the details here.
WHARTON TOWNSHIP, PA — Five people were killed Tuesday after a crash on Northern Pike 40 in Fayette County. The crash occurred shortly after 1 p.m., according to authorities.
PennDOT said Route 40 is closed in both directions, from the intersection of Route 381 (Elliotsville Road/Farmington Ohiopyle Road) to the intersection of Dinner Bell-5 Forks Road and Dinner Bell-Ohiopyle Road.
Three vehicles were involved in the crash.
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The names of the victims have not yet been released. One of the victims was a child, according to WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh.
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