3 car crash on I-79 in Mon County causes major traffic delay
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Published: Feb. 7, 2023 at 5:26 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A multi-vehicle crash southbound on I-79 southbound is creating a traffic delay that stretches several miles.
Crews responded to the three car crash at mile marker 145 southbound just before 5 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Monongalia County 911 Center.
The crash has shut down the left lane, creating a backup that is over three miles long, officials said.
The photo above shows the traffic delay as of 5:25 p.m.
Officials were unable to confirm if there were any injuries in the accident.
This is a developing story. Stick with 5 News for updates.
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