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(New Sewickley Twp., Pa.) A fatal crash has that happened around 3 AM this morning had the westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike closed between Cranberry and New Castle. The accident happened at mile marker 20 in New Sewickley Twp.
Pa. State police are reporting that two tractor-trailers and a box truck were involved in the crash. , as well as a pedestrian, and one person was killed.
Police believe the pedestrian was along the shoulder of the road when a tractor-trailer struck them. They were then hit by other vehicles.
The lanes were expected to reopen around 7:00 a.m.
The Westbound Lanes will be closed until police and emergency responders clear the scene.
Traffic is being detoured from the Cranberry exit and drivers will be able to get back on the Turnpike at the New Castle Interchange.