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Route 837 Reopens After Landslide Brings Down Trees Onto Power Lines

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UNION TOWNSHIP (KDKA) -- Route 837 in Washington County is back open to traffic after a landslide shut down the road overnight.

The road was completely shut down all night long in Union Township between Elrama and New Eagle.

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The slide brought down trees onto power lines, and crews spent all night cleaning up the mess.

PennDOT crews and West Penn Power were called to the scene to help with the repairs and cleanup.

The road finally reopened just before 7:30 a.m.

Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.

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