I-79 south reopens after crash between Prospect and Zelienople

Tawnya Panizzi
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 7:03 a.m. | Tuesday, April 26, 2022 7:03 a.m.

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A multi vehicle crash shut down part of Interstate 79 in Jackson Township, Butler County on Tuesday morning.

The southbound lanes of Interstate 79 — from Prospect to Zelienople — are reopen Tuesday morning after a multiple vehicle crash.

One person was flown by medical helicopter to a local hospital, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI.

The incident happened just before 6:30 a.m., according to PennDOT. Lanes were closed for about two hours.

Multi vehicle crash on I-79 southbound between Exit 96 – PA 488 and Exit 88 – US 19/PA 68. All lanes closed.

— 511PA Pittsburgh (@511PAPittsburgh) April 26, 2022

Traffic was impacted between Exit 96 (PA 488) and Exit 88 (US 19/PA 68) in Muddy Creek Township, Butler County.