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At least 2 rescued from car over embankment on I-79

An accident on Interstate 79 caused significant delays during the Tuesday morning commute.

A car headed northbound crashed over an embankment between Cranberry and Marshall.

The accident was reported shortly after 7 a.m.

It caused heavy delays in both directions.

As Chopper 11 flew over the scene, firefighters pulled two people from the car. Channel 11's Trisha Pittman reported that both crash victims were taken by ambulance to local hospitals.

No further details were immediately available.