Westmoreland

Crews clear crashed rig, fuel spill, traffic restrictions on Turnpike near Irwin

Jeff Himler
By Jeff Himler
1 Min Read July 22, 2022 | 3 years Ago
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Westbound traffic restrictions on the Pennsylvania Turnpike were cleared at about 10:30 p.m. Friday, more than four hours after a tractor-trailer crashed into a barrier at the Irwin interchange.

No injuries were reported in the wreck, which occurred shortly after 6 p.m., according to a Westmoreland County 911 dispatcher.

The Westmoreland County Hazardous Materials Response Team responded to assist firefighters with fuel that spilled from the truck.

The westbound on-ramp from Route 30 and an adjoining acceleration lane were temporarily closed as crews removed the rig.

Additional details weren’t immediately available.

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Jeff Himler is a TribLive reporter covering Greater Latrobe, Ligonier Valley, Mt. Pleasant Area and Derry Area school districts and their communities. He also reports on transportation issues. A journalist for more than three decades, he enjoys delving into local history. He can be reached at jhimler@triblive.com.

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