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Tractor-Trailer Passenger Dies In Rollover Crash On Pennsylvania Turnpike

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

DONEGAL, Pa. (KDKA) - A passenger in a tractor-trailer was killed in the early morning hours of Wednesday in a tragic rollover crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

According to authorities with the Turnpike, the crash occurred between Donegal and Somerset at the 91.4 eastbound mile marker.

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The passenger was rushed to an area hospital, but died from their injuries.

The condition of the driver was not released.

The truck had been hauling household appliances.

For a brief time, the lanes were blocked as crews cleared the crash.

The Turnpike has since fully reopened to traffic.

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