Jul. 5—Two separate tragedies in the Morgantown area this week have affected families who are now in need of community support and donations. On Tuesday evening, a fatal accident on Interstate 79 near the Pennsylvania border claimed the life of Eddie Sullivan, a young coal miner from Barbour County. Sullivan leaves behind two small daughters […]
By chance, two volunteer firefighters lacked some key equipment when they were alerted that two women, one paralyzed and in a wheelchair, were trapped inside a burning motor home on Interstate 79 in southern Erie County. The firefighters rescued the women — even though the two were not wearing their breathing apparatus, or air packs. […]
UPDATE: Traffic is flowing as normal. A partial closure of Interstate 79 in Cranberry Township is causing major delays. One of the northbound lanes, approaching the Route 228 exit, is closed after a crash on Thursday afternoon. Traffic is being diverted to Route 19, causing major congestion in the area. Drivers are being advised to […]
UPDATE: All lanes of I-79 southbound have reopened to traffic, PennDOT says. ______________ ORIGINAL STORY: A truck rollover is causing lane closures along Interstate 79. 🚨 Crash Alert: Roll over truck I79S near mile marker 62. Watch your speeds and consider alternative routes — Troopers Allison, Gagliardi & Barnhart (@PSPTroopBPIO) April 2, 2024 A multi-vehicle […]
Several areas of I-79 in Allegheny County will be restricted due to construction this weekend. I-79 southbound lanes in Kennedy, Robinson and Neville Townships will be restricted between the Neville Island Bridge and the Route 60 Crafton/Moon Run (Exit 60 A/B) interchange, PennDOT said. The restrictions will be in place from 7 p.m. Friday, March […]
Part of southbound I-79 in Washington County has a lane restriction in place because of a vehicle fire. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says there is a single-lane restriction on southbound I-79 near mile marker 31. The left lane of the roadway is open, but the right lane and shoulder are closed. Drivers are asked […]