PITTSBURGH — An accident involving a tractor-trailer Tuesday morning caused heavy delays on the outbound Parkway East.
Traffic was using two lanes to get by the crash near the Bates Street on-ramp.
The impact of the accident pushed the truck up onto a hillside. A car was also involved.
Tractor trailer up the embankment on Pkwy East outbound near 2nd Ave on ramp. 2 lanes still open.#wpxi pic.twitter.com/D0PbCJghuR
— Paul Feiling (@WPXIpaul) February 28, 2017
MAJOR TRAFFIC ALERT: Truck On Hillside Following 2 Vehicle Accident Outbound Parkway East at the Bend at Bates. pic.twitter.com/mafXQcR62B
— WPXI Traffic (@WPXITraffic) February 28, 2017
There were reports of minor injuries at the scene.
Drivers were encouraged to find alternate routes.
No further details were immediately available.
Cox Media Group