Vehicle Crash & Fire Closes I-79

March 18, 2021 4:05 am

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pa. — One person was flown from the scene of a crash and fire along Interstate 79 North Wednesday night.  It happened just before 10:30 p.m. between the Houston and Canonsburg exits.  North Strabane Township Fire officials say the vehicle was on fire and up against a guardrail when they arrived.   The injured occupant was out of the vehicle.  After being evaluated by first responders a medical helicopter was then requested.  There is no word on the identity of the victim nor their condition.  Both North and Southbound lanes of the Interstate were closed for more than an hour.  Traffic returned to normal around 11:40 p.m.  (PHOTO: North Strabane Township Fire Department Facebook)