Traffic is now moving in both directions after a section of the Pennsylvania Turnpike closed due to a crash in Beaver County.
PHOTOS: 18 people hurt in turnpike crash
All lanes were closed on I-76 in the area of Beaver Valley Exit No. 13. According to a tweet from 511, the scene has cleared and all lanes have reopened.
CLEARED: Turnpike Traffic Alert on I-76 PA Turnpike eastbound between Exit 10 - Pennsylvania Turnpike PA 60 and Exit 13 - PA 18 affecting no lanes
— 511PA Pittsburgh (@511PAPittsburgh) November 11, 2022
State police say 18 people were hurt, though none of the injuries appear to be serious at this time.
The call came in just before 10 a.m. according to a 911 dispatcher.
#BREAKING Three separate crashes on the turnpike near the Beaver Valley exit. I’m told 18 people were hurt. All injuries appear to be minor. One lane is closed going westbound as crews clean up. @WPXI pic.twitter.com/StvwPP5BSd
— Jillian Hartmann WPXI (@JillianWPXI) November 11, 2022
Police said there were three separate crashes, with one involving a box truck.
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This is a developing story. Check back for updates as information becomes available.
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