Interstate in Pennsylvania closed due to deadly collision
Part of Interstate 79 in Washington County was closed on Thursday due to a tragic accident that resulted in at least one fatality. The closure, spanning between Exit 33 and Exit 34, was confirmed by PennDOT. Additionally, a separate crash earlier in the day caused Interstate 70 to be closed between Exit 11 and Exit 17, but it reopened later in the evening. Details on injuries and vehicle involvement in both incidents have not been released. Drivers were cautioned to steer clear of the affected areas as emergency personnel attended to the scenes. Local authorities issued a warning about icy conditions on Thursday, advising residents to be cautious while driving, especially on elevated roads. The National Weather Service noted a light snowfall during the day, causing untreated wet roads to freeze as temperatures dropped below freezing. The NWS urged travelers to drive carefully due to potentially slippery conditions, particularly after the holiday festivities.
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