PITTSBURGH — Part of a major highway leading out of Pittsburgh is closed because of a deadly crash.
PennDOT says the crash is on I-279 northbound and has shut down the highway between the Bellevue/West View (Exit 7) and Camp Horne Road (Exit 8) interchanges. The HOV lanes will also remain closed outbound.
Pennsylvania State Police say a tractor-trailer lost control while traveling south, crossed the median and guide rail, then struck a northbound Lincoln Navigator.
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The driver of the Navigator died on scene.
Emergency crews are actively on scene.
Drivers are urged to find an alternative route.
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