Tractor Trailer Crash, Fire Shuts Down Section Of Westbound Pa. Turnpike
IRWIN (KDKA) - Part of the westbound Pennsylvania Turnpike shut down after a tractor trailer crash and fire.
Crews are on the scene of a crash Tuesday morning involving two tractor trailers on the Turnpike between New Stanton and Irwin, near mile marker 75.3 in Westmoreland County.
Absolutely crazy scene at MM 75.3 on the PA Turnpike—this is the tractor trailer crash and fire that has all westbound lanes closed between New Stanton and Irwin. There is also congestion on the eastbound side due to restrictions. @SmithmyerPhotog is on scene @KDKA. pic.twitter.com/C8QeHI7NNr
— Celina Pompeani (@CelinaPompeani) December 24, 2019
All westbound lanes were shut down, but have since reopened.
Officials say it all started with an Amazon truck that had parked on the ramp's shoulder with its lights off. A tractor trailer carrying batteries then crashed into the Amazon truck and a fire broke out.
Incredible images coming in from Youngwood's fire chief Lloyd Crago. The westbound lanes of the turnpike is closed between New Stanton and Irwin. https://t.co/OZ5HMn8ouU
— Amy Wadas (@AmyWadas) December 24, 2019
Smoke and flames could be seen shooting out of one of the tractor trailers. Youngwood Fire Chief Lloyd Crago says there was an explosion.
Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
