A devastating multi-vehicle crash involving two school buses and several passenger vehicles shut down part of Interstate 90 in Springfield Township on Saturday evening.
Reports of the crash came in around 7:00 p.m. near mile marker 4. Multiple emergency crews responded to the scene, where first responders worked to assist victims and investigate the cause of the crash.
Several people were transported to UPMC Hamot with serious injuries.
Emergency personnel at the scene told Erie News Now that the school buses involved in the crash were occupied only by their drivers at the time of the incident. No students were on board.
Pennsylvania State Police were at the scene Saturday evening and are investigating what led up to the crash.
The section of highway near the crash remained heavily congested as emergency crews worked to clear the wreckage and assist those involved. Traffic in the area was impacted for several hours.
Officials have not yet released additional information about the victims or what may have caused the crash. The investigation remains ongoing.