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2 injured in Pa. Turnpike crash between Irwin and Pittsburgh exits

Jacob Tierney
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Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review
Traffic was backed up on the Pennsylvania Turnpike between the Pittsburgh and Irwin exits Thursday morning because of a two-vehicle crash.
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Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review
Authorities respond to a two-vehicle crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Thursday morning between Irwin and Pittsburgh.
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Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review
Westbound traffic on the Pennsylvania Turnpike was backed up for miles Thursday morning after a two-car crash between the Irwin and Pittsburgh exits. The road was completely reopened by 9:30 a.m.
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Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review
Authorities respond to a two-vehicle crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Thursday morning between Irwin and Pittsburgh.

Two people suffered minor injuries after a two-vehicle crash Thursday on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Penn Township, according to a state police dispatcher.

The crash happened about 8:45 a.m. near mile marker 64 of the westbound turnpike, between Irwin and Pittsburgh.

It blocked the right lane, backing traffic up for almost four miles.

At least one person was ejected from their vehicle but suffered only minor injuries, according to state police. One patient was taken from the scene by ambulance.

The road fully reopened around 9:30 a.m.

The cause of the crash is unknown.

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