One Hurt When Garbage Truck Rolls Over In Charleroi

November 4, 2024 7:42 am

CHARLEROI, Pa. — The driver of a garbage truck was hurt this morning when his vehicle rolled over, closing Route 88 between the I-70 east ramps and Stableins Wholesale Store.  Charleroi Fire Chief Bob Whiten tells WJPA News that the driver suffered non life-threatening injuries when the truck rolled over.  Whiten says there was a significant hydraulic leak from the crash and the road was briefly closed while crews worked on cleaning it up.  Whiten says the road reopened around eight o’clock.  Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash.   (Photo:  Charleroi Fire Department)