Multi-vehicle crash closes I-79 at exit 21, Washington PA


A multi-vehicle crash occurred on I-79 near exit 21 causing the highway to close temporarily while police reconstruct the accident. Emergency responders are at the scene and one person is being taken to a hospital.
Audio|Source: Washington City Fire, County Zone 1 Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Squat 44 is on scene in exit 21, 70 eastbound.
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I'm going to reposition to the westbound exit ramp.
00:07
Copy, repositioning to the westbound exit ramp at 1950.
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Control from I-79 Command.
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I-79 Command.
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That one is off the ground and route to prison.
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Copy that off the ground and route to press the 155.
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Control from I-79 command is to quick update.
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PSP's owner reconstruction to 79 can remain closed for a short term.
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All right, copy that, 79 to remain closed for short term for an accident reconstruction.
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Location mentioned:
I-79, Washington, PA
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