Route 286 closed after truck crash in Plum, Allegheny County
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Route 286 closed after truck crash in Plum, Allegheny County
Updated: 10:50 AM EST Mar 5, 2026
Route 286 (Golden Mile Highway) is closed in both directions because of a truck crash Thursday morning, PennDOT said.The closure is at the New Texas Road intersection in Plum, Allegheny County.A Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 photographer captured an image of an overturned truck at the crash scene.Emergency dispatchers said one patient was transported from the crash scene.This is a developing story. Stay with Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 for updates. Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.
PLUM, Pa. —
Route 286 (Golden Mile Highway) is closed in both directions because of a truck crash Thursday morning, PennDOT said.
The closure is at the New Texas Road intersection in Plum, Allegheny County.
A Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 photographer captured an image of an overturned truck at the crash scene.
Emergency dispatchers said one patient was transported from the crash scene.
This is a developing story. Stay with Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 for updates.
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