Northbound Interstate 79 reopens near Warrendale after tractor-trailer crash
The northbound lanes of Interstate 79 near the Warrandale exit shut down for hours on Friday because of a crash.
According to the Pennsylvania State Police, a tractor-trailer was traveling south when it crossed the median and crashed into a van in the opposite direction.
State police tell KDKA-TV that the truck clipped another truck, causing it to cross over the median, and hit the van head-on.
Three people were taken to the hospital to be treated for their injuries: two from the van and one from the truck. Their conditions are not known.
Shortly after 2 p.m., PennDOT said northbound I-79 reopened to two lanes. The far-left lane will stay closed for barrier repair work. Motorists are asked to use caution while driving through.
The southbound lanes were closed for a brief period but eventually reopened.