Multi-vehicle crash halts traffic on I-79
Emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle wreck on Interstate 79 in Monongalia County.
Published: Mar. 18, 2023 at 6:10 PM EDT
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle wreck on Interstate 79 in Monongalia County.
The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Saturday near mile marker 154 near Morgantown.
911 officials said several vehicles were involved.
As of 6 p.m., at least one person had been taken to the hospital. The extent of their injuries is unknown.
The crash shut down both northbound lanes but as of 6 p.m. one lane had reopened.
This is a developing story, stick with 5 News for updates as they become available.
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