Slippery Conditions Lead to Multiple Accidents in Clarion County

Aly Delp

Aly Delp

Published February 13, 2019 5:29 am
Slippery Conditions Lead to Multiple Accidents in Clarion County

CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) — The mix of freezing rain and snow on Tuesday made for slick roadways, leading to a number of crashes throughout the area.

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A representative of Clarion County 9-1-1 told exploreClarion.com there were several crashes reported in the county on Tuesday morning.

The first call came in at 8:01 a.m. for a motor vehicle accident on State Route 66 in Paint Township.

Shippenville-Elk Township Volunteer Fire Department, Shippenville-Elk Volunteer Ambulance, and Clarion-based State Police were dispatched to the scene. The scene was cleared at 8:51 a.m.

The next call came in at 8:30 a.m. for a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 80 eastbound near the 70-mile marker in Clarion Township.

Corsica Volunteer Fire Company, Clarion Hospital Ambulance, and Clarion-based State Police were dispatched to the scene. The scene was cleared at 8:51 a.m.

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Another call was received at 8:34 a.m. for a crash on State Route 338 in Beaver Township.

Knox Volunteer Fire Company, Shippenville-Elk Volunteer Ambulance, and Clarion-based State Police were dispatched to the scene. The scene was cleared at 9:45 a.m.

The last call for the morning was received at 9:07 a.m. for a crash on State Route 68 in Monroe Township.

Sligo Volunteer Fire Department, Rimersburg Hose Company, Clarion Hospital Ambulance, and Clarion-based State Police were dispatched to the scene. The scene was cleared at 10:02 a.m.

It is unknown whether anyone was transported by ambulance from the accident scenes.

Police are expected to release additional information within the next 48 hours.

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