Traffic & Transit

Tractor-Trailer Wreck Forces I-79 Closure

The accident happened Tuesday morning after the Parkway East was closed for a similar reason.

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PITTSBURGH, PA —A truck rollover has prompted the closure of southbound I-79 between the

Moon Run (Exit 60B) and westbound I-376/Airport (Exit 59B) exits.

Emergency personnel are on the scene. It's unclear if there are any injuries.

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PennDOT is advising motorists to use alternative routes.

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