VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – The westbound lanes of Interstate 80 have reopened in Venango County following a closure due to a tractor-trailer collision.

(Photo courtesy of Clintonville Volunteer Fire Department)

According to a representative of the Franklin-based State Police, Interstate 80 westbound has reopened from Exit 42 (Emlenton) to Exit 35 (Clintonville).

Clintonville Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Brayden Rae told exploreClarion.com the crash occurred when a tractor-trailer that was hauling motor parts for a locomotive was pulled over on the shoulder of the roadway due to a blown tire and was struck from behind by another tractor-trailer, which was hauling orange juice.

Rae said the impact caused the orange juice truck to jackknife, spilling its load onto the road.

According to Rae, one of the drivers suffered minor injuries.

According to a representative of Venango County 9-1-1, they received a call reporting a tractor-trailer collision on Interstate 80 westbound around 3:55 a.m.

Clintonville Volunteer Fire Department, Superior Ambulance, and Emlenton Ambulance were dispatched to the scene.

Franklin-based State Police, Hovis Truck Service, and PennDOT also assisted at the scene.

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

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