News: Authorities called to wrong-way crash on I-279 in NW Pittsburgh

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PA — A wrong-way collision involving a tractor-trailer was reported early Friday on Interstate 279 in northwest Pittsburgh, according to WTAE.

The accident occurred on the southbound highway near Camp Horne Road, just before 2:30 a.m.

Pennsylvania State Police said they received reports of a crash between a passenger car and a tractor-trailer. Details remain limited, but reports indicated one of the vehicles was traveling in the wrong direction just prior.

Despite the head-on nature of the wreck, no injuries have been reported. No charges were immediately filed.

As new information becomes available, this blog will be updated.

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