A portion of Route 8 in Butler County has reopened following a serious crash that prompted the call of the coroner Wednesday afternoon. WATCH PREVIOUS VIDEO ABOVE Emergency dispatchers said Route 8 (Pittsburgh Road) in Butler Township was closed around 2 p.m. following reports of a crash. Emergency dispatchers said the coroner had been called to the crash, which was between Litman Road and McCalmont Road/Vogel Road.PennDOT officials previously said the road would remain closed until further notice, but the transportation department’s 511 website said as of 4:50 p.m., all lanes had reopened. No additional details have been released. Action News 4 is working to learn more about the crash. This is a developing story. Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, Pa. —

A portion of Route 8 in Butler County has reopened following a serious crash that prompted the call of the coroner Wednesday afternoon.

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Emergency dispatchers said Route 8 (Pittsburgh Road) in Butler Township was closed around 2 p.m. following reports of a crash.

Emergency dispatchers said the coroner had been called to the crash, which was between Litman Road and McCalmont Road/Vogel Road.

PennDOT officials previously said the road would remain closed until further notice, but the transportation department’s 511 website said as of 4:50 p.m., all lanes had reopened.

No additional details have been released.

Action News 4 is working to learn more about the crash.

This is a developing story.

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