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Accident on Interstate 79 north causes major traffic backup

MARSHALL TOWNSHIP, Pa. — An accident on Interstate 79 north in Marshall Township caused a major traffic backup Thursday afternoon.

Several vehicles were involved in the accident.

No injuries were reported.

Traffic was backed up for several miles after the accident.

All lanes reopened at 5 p.m. but traffic was still slow going.

Officials urged caution in the area, as vehicles were on the shoulder on the interstate.