Crashes snarl morning commute on Route 28

Multiple crashes Thursday along Route 28 slowed the morning commute into Pittsburgh, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI-TV.

A motorcycle crashed near the Etna Bypass shortly after 6 a.m., halting inbound traffic, WPXI-TV reported.

State police in Kittanning said one person was injured in that crash and taken to UPMC Presbyterian hospital in Oakland. They didn’t know the extent of the persons injuries. The only vehicle involved in that crash was the motorcycle, police said. It was cleared shortly before 6:45 a.m.

Another crash was reported at the 40th Street Bridge shortly after 5:30 a.m., WPXI-TV said.

PennDOT spokesman Steve Cowan said that crash involved multiple vehicles. It occurred at the 40th Street Bridge on-ramp to southbound Route 28. It was cleared shortly before 6:45 a.m.

ALL 3 ACCIDENTS HAVE BEEN CLEARED on Route 28 Inbound. Traffic is STILL BACKED Up Well Before the Etna Bypass and Highland Park Bridge. A Full Update Coming Up in Minutes on Channel 11 Morning News. #PittsburghTraffic #wpxi pic.twitter.com/dH19G5Gm11

— WPXI Traffic (@WPXITraffic) August 8, 2019

#BREAKING: Traffic is moving again along Route 28 after several crashes. @WPXITraffic has your drive times NOW on 11 Morning News. https://t.co/0csBPwNB8J

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— WPXI (@WPXI) August 8, 2019

TRAFFIC IS STOPPED INBOUND ROUTE 28 - Motorcycle Accident near the Etna Bypass. We have a crew headed to the scene. #PittsburghTraffic #wpxi pic.twitter.com/SBDR1iGCxx

— WPXI Traffic (@WPXITraffic) August 8, 2019

HEADS UP - Accident Inbound Route 28 at the 40th Street Bridge. #PittsburghTraffic #wpxi pic.twitter.com/fdQdEpymMd

— WPXI Traffic (@WPXITraffic) August 8, 2019