Woman in critical condition, road shut down for hours after crash in Duquesne

DUQUESNE, Pa. — Route 837 has reopened in both directions after a crash between a tractor-trailer and a car.

A 24-year-old woman is in critical condition after the crash on the Thompson Bridge in Duquesne on Wednesday morning.

PHOTOS: Route 837 shut down, 2 injured in serious crash in Duquesne

The crash, which occurred just before 11 a.m., involved a FedEx tractor-trailer and a car.

The woman was driving the car. The 55-year-old man driving the truck was uninjured.

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Investigators say the northbound car crossed the center line into the path of the southbound semi. They blamed excessive speed and loss of control of the car as the cause of the crash.

Anyone with information is asked to call Allegheny County Police at 833-255-8477.

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