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Tractor-trailer crashes over hill along I-70 in Washington County

Tractor-trailer crashes over hill along I-70 in Washington County Credit: Fallowfield Fire Company

FALLOWFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A tractor-trailer crashed over a hill along I-70 in Washington County on Thursday.

The Fallowfield Fire Company says the crash was first reported just before 2 a.m.

The driver was found inside the vehicle, but not trapped. Using a rope system on the hill, crews descended to help the driver out of the truck and get them to waiting medics.

Crews also contained a diesel leak from one of the truck’s saddle tanks.

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