Tractor-trailer rolls over on I-279, causing traffic restrictions for hours

OHIO TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Part of southbound I-279 was shut down in Allegheny County after a crash.

An Allegheny County 911 supervisor said the crash was reported around 4 p.m. on Thursday.

PennDOT closed all southbound lanes between I-79 and the Camp Horne Road interchange.

A tractor-trailer was on its side, blocking both lanes.

No injuries were reported.

Channel 11 learned that no one was trapped and that the tractor-trailer was reportedly hauling steel coils.

The Pittsburgh Penguins delayed their game against the Montreal Canadiens has been moved to 7:30 p.m. due to the crash.

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