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Southbound Lanes Of Rt. 65 Reopen After Being Closed Due To Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The southbound lanes of Route 65 have reopened following a rollover crash that prompted the road to be closed for several hours.

Just after 1:30 a.m., crews were called out in response to a rollover crash along Route 65.

Rt. 65 Overturned Trailer
(Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Dan Vojtko)

The crash happened near the West End Bridge and the Rivers Casino.

Pittsburgh Public Safety officials say the driver was not injured in the crash but are asking drivers to avoid the area while the cleanup is underway.

PennDOT says that crews at the scene are working to clean up spilled material.

The truck was uprighted and moved off of the road around 4:45 a.m. and the roadway reopened just before 8:00 a.m.

Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story. 

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