After fire in Squirrel Hill Tunnel prompts evacuation, PennDOT explains response
Days after a car crash and fire in the Squirrel Hill Tunnel, KDKA got an exclusive look inside.
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Days after a car crash and fire in the Squirrel Hill Tunnel, KDKA got an exclusive look inside.
Pittsburgh drivers are recounting what it was like to evacuate the Squirrel Hill Tunnel after a vehicle caught fire.
Smoke could be seen billowing from the Squirrel Hill Tunnel on Friday night after a crash turned into a fire.
The closing of the Parkway is just four days away and much of PennDOT's efforts right now are centered on removing construction material from detour routes.
Commercial Street will be shut down on Monday and will remain closed until early August.
Crews performed a major test for the upcoming replacement of the Commercial Street bridge on the Parkway East.
Part of Parkway East will close from July 10 to August 3 for the installation of the new Commercial Street Bridge.
Known as "Alternate F", the project will bring longer on-ramps, traffic lights, and other changes.
Former students of a Penn Hills High School teacher killed in a crash on Friday looked back on his legacy.
Penn Hills High School teacher Josh Willy died in a crash on Friday morning after going over a hillside coming out of the Squirrel Hill Tunnel.
One person is dead after a car went over a hillside just outside the Squirrel Hill Tunnel in the outbound lanes on the Parkway East on Sunday.
One person is dead after a car went over a hillside just outside the Squirrel Hill Tunnel in the outbound lanes on the Parkway East on Sunday.
The Parkway East approaching the Squirrel Hill Tunnel is completely shut down.
All lanes of the Squirrel Hill Tunnel are closed after a multi-vehicle accident on the outbound side.
One person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the Parkway East near the Squirrel Hill Tunnel.
Construction will wrap up before the morning rush.
PennDOT will be conducting electrical and maintenance work in the outbound lane of the Squirrel Hill Tunnel.
The truck and trailer were 8,000 pounds over the weight limit.
State police said the truck and trailer were thousands of pounds over the acceptable weight limit, causing it to overturn due to brake failure.
A man is accused of leading police on a chase through the Squirrel Hill Tunnels and crashing into another car inside.
A local band turned into Good Samaritans on Saturday afternoon when they attempted to save a man's life following a crash in the Squirrel Hill Tunnel.
A person has died following a crash on the Parkway East near the Squirrel Hill tunnel.
PennDOT laid out its plans to replace the Commercial Street Bridge on the Parkway East in July of 2025.
A crash has closed traffic outbound on I-376 Parkway East at the Squirrel Hill Tunnel.
A multi-vehicle accident sent emergency crews to the Squirrel Hill Tunnel Thursday afternoon.
Jurkovec, 26, was arrested Friday after police said he stole a box truck from the valet garage at AHN Wexford Hospital.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
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The event was at Children's Museum of Pittsburgh in partnership with PA Unplugged.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day due to morning flood risk.
Jurkovec, 26, was arrested Friday after police said he stole a box truck from the valet garage at AHN Wexford Hospital.
A West Virginia woman is facing charges after investigators said she left her husband on the toilet for 19 hours, leading to his death.
A casting call is out for paid background actors when the medical drama "The Pitt" comes back to Pittsburgh to film its third season.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
The woman who was stabbed at the Wyndham Grand hotel was treated by medics and released.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
The Department of Justice announced it reached agreements with UPMC to end pediatric gender-affirming care.
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that U.S. immigration officials must offer detainees "a meaningful opportunity to contest" any deportation to countries where they have no ties.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of files about unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP or UFOs, including a batch of documents regarding a mysterious military program studying aerospace threats.
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A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
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The goal was to simulate an emergency situation that would push the limits of the hospital and health care network.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
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The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
Jurkovec, 26, was arrested Friday after police said he stole a box truck from the valet garage at AHN Wexford Hospital.
Rafael Flores Jr. hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday and complete a series sweep.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
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Michael Hawkins accounted for 313 yards of total offense and five touchdowns and West Virginia beat No. 25 Virginia 38-27 on Saturday night in the Duke's Mayo Classic at the Carolina Panthers' Bank of America Stadium.
The top minds in AI and business are in Pittsburgh this week to discuss how cities can implement the technology.
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
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A casting call is out for paid background actors when the medical drama "The Pitt" comes back to Pittsburgh to film its third season.
Buffalo Bill's home will open this weekend for guided tours as the iconic horror movie turns 35.
The show has been canceled because of the muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms.
"The Pitt" won the Emmy award for outstanding drama series for a second year in a row.
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The rain will persist on Sunday night, continuing the flooding risk in the region. KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright has the forecast.
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