Trailer Carrying Shell Casings Catches Fire

March 30, 2026 5:03 am

A vehicle fire disrupted traffic on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Westmoreland County. Emergency crews were called to mile marker 76.4 of westbound I-76 near New Stanton at 4:46 p.m. A Westmoreland County 911 supervisor said a tractor-trailer was reportedly carrying shell casings. The severely burned trailer was on the highway’s shoulder but no injuries were reported. The right lane of westbound I-76 was temporarily blocked while crews removed the trailer.