A serious crash involving multiple vehicles has closed part of I-279 northbound in Ross Township, Allegheny County. The crash, which appears to involve at least three vehicles including a tractor-trailer, shut down the interstate between the Bellevue/West View (Exit 7) and Camp Horne Road (Exit 8) interchanges. According to troopers, a tractor-trailer was heading south when the driver lost control, crossed a median and hit a SUV heading north. The driver of the SUV died at the scene. Emergency responders are at the scene. Drivers are encouraged to find alternate routes. Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 has reached out to officials to learn more and will bring you the latest information as it is released. For the latest on traffic in your area, click here. Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.

ROSS TOWNSHIP, Pa. —

A serious crash involving multiple vehicles has closed part of I-279 northbound in Ross Township, Allegheny County.

The crash, which appears to involve at least three vehicles including a tractor-trailer, shut down the interstate between the Bellevue/West View (Exit 7) and Camp Horne Road (Exit 8) interchanges.

According to troopers, a tractor-trailer was heading south when the driver lost control, crossed a median and hit a SUV heading north.

The driver of the SUV died at the scene. Emergency responders are at the scene. Drivers are encouraged to find alternate routes.

Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 has reached out to officials to learn more and will bring you the latest information as it is released.

For the latest on traffic in your area, click here.

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