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Southbound I-279 Temporarily Shut Down Due To Vehicle Fire

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A vehicle fire forced the closure of southbound I-279 during rush hour traffic.

PennDOT says the Parkway North between the the I-79/I-279 split and the Camp Horne Road exit was closed.

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(Photo Credit: KDKA)

First responders were on the scene, PennDOT said. Drivers were urged to take a different route.

There is no word on injuries at this time.

Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.

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