RICHLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Both lanes of Interstate 80 eastbound were closed for several hours on Monday evening in Richland Township due to a multi-vehicle crash.
According to a representative of Venango County 9-1-1, the crash was reported around 5:40 p.m. on Monday, June 22.
It occurred around mile marker 44 on I-80 eastbound near the St. Petersburg/Emlenton exit (Exit 45), in Richland Township, Clarion County, after one vehicle struck a guide rail and a pile-up then ensued.
A total of five tractor-trailers and three passenger vehicles were reportedly involved.
Clintonville Volunteer Fire Department, Emlenton Fire Department, Emlenton Area Ambulance, Shippenville-Elk Volunteer Ambulance, Superior Ambulance Service, and Clarion-based State Police were dispatched to the scene.
No additional details are available at this time.
The scene was cleared around 9:06 p.m.
Police are expected to release information on the accident within the next 48 hours.