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Liberty Bridge in Pittsburgh reopens after garbage truck fire

Julia Felton
By Julia Felton
1 Min Read May 17, 2022 | 4 years Ago
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The Liberty Bridge reopened by 6:30 p.m. after a garbage truck fueled by natural gas caught fire on the span, according to an Allegheny County 911 dispatcher.

No injuries were reported in the blaze, the dispatcher said.

The bridge closed around 2:30 p.m. and remained closed while it was inspected.

There is no information regarding what caused the garbage truck to ignite, a dispatcher said.

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Julia Felton is a TribLive reporter covering Pittsburgh City Hall and other news in and around Pittsburgh. A La Roche University graduate, she joined the Trib in 2020. She can be reached at jfelton@triblive.com.

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