Pennsylvania Turnpike eastbound lanes closed for hours after crash, fire

Nearly 20 miles of the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s eastbound lanes were closed after a tractor-trailer crashed and caught fire.

The closure was between the New Castle and Cranberry exits.

The driver was taken to a local hospital, but Channel 11 has not been able to get an update on their condition.

The closure lasted for several hours.

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