I-80 Reopens Following Three-Vehicle Crash

Joanne Bauer

Joanne Bauer

Published March 30, 2019 8:05 pm
I-80 Reopens Following Three-Vehicle Crash

5427964591563373511_1D4A6474CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – Interstate 80 West has reopened after a portion of it was closed near mile-marker 57 following a three-vehicle crash this afternoon.

(Photos by Dave Cyphert of ProPoint Media Photography)

According to Clarion-based State Police, the roadway reopened around 3:40 p.m.

Clarion County 9-1-1 said the call came in at 1:56 p.m. for a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 westbound.

Two semi-trucks and a Jeep were involved in the collision.

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Both lanes on Interstate 80 West were closed, and traffic was detoured at Exit 60 and then back onto I-80 at Exit 53.

Initially, Clarion Fire and Hose Company No. 1, Clarion Hospital EMS, and Clarion-based State Police were dispatched to the scene.

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Knox Ambulance Service and an additional Clarion Hospital Ambulance were later dispatched.

Shippenville and Knox Volunteer Fire Departments were called to assist with traffic control.

At least two people were transported from the scene.

 

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