Tractor-trailer carrying mail catches fire after crashing on Pennsylvania Turnpike, 1 hospitalized

WESTMORELAND COUNTY — A tractor-trailer caught fire after crashing into a bridge pillar on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Emergency crews were called to the 69.9-mile marker in Westmoreland County on the westbound side of the road at around 1:27 p.m.

Before catching fire, first responders said the truck ran off the side of the road and hit a pillar supporting Eisaman Road. which sat on top of the turnpike.

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A passerby helped remove the driver from the vehicle. The driver was later taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Firefighters said the truck was hauling mail, which was damaged during the fire.

Firefighters from Hempfield Township, New Stanton, East Huntingdon and Youngwood responded to the scene until about 3:30 p.m.

Lanes were closed, but are reopened at this time.

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