CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — Route 66 was shut down following a motor vehicle accident Sunday evening just south of Clarion.

(Photo by Briana Underhill)

According to Clarion County 911, the call came in at 6:50 p.m. for a report of a motor vehicle accident, approximately four miles south of Clarion, in the area of Forest Drive.

Clarion-based State Police, Clarion Borough Police, Clarion Ambulance, Limestone QRS (Quick Response Team), and Limestone Volunteer Fire Department were called to the scene.

Several police units could be seen in the area of the crashed vehicle following the accident.

A representative with Clarion-based State Police confirmed the heavy police activity following the accident; however, he declined to release additional information.

The roadway re-opened around 8:30 p.m.

A press release is expected to be released soon.

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