Massive pileup on I-80 leaves one dead, dozens injured

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UNION COUNTY, Pa. — A 30 car pileup in Union County left at least one person dead and dozens more injured.

A local hospital reported receiving nearly 40 patients from the incident, not including 21 non-patients being housed at the hospital until other arrangements can be made.

The crash happened on Interstate 80 Wednesday afternoon.

Many of the vehicles involved were totaled in the crash.

Both directions of the highway are closed for cleanup.

A Best Western hotel in the area opened up a family center for those with loved ones involved in the pileup.