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Crash Closes Down Part Of Route 8

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP (KDKA) -- An accident shut down part of Route 8 near Richland Township Tuesday evening.

It happened around 4:30 p.m. near Sandy Hill Road.

Emergency crews and medics were called to the scene.

A medical helicopter was also reportedly requested.

The accident caused traffic to back up in the area.

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