Deadly Pennsylvania crash on Interstate 79 amid wintry conditions, at least 18 vehicles involved

Clipper brings unsafe driving conditions crossed Ohio Valley, Northeast

A fast-moving snowstorm is bringing periods of whiteout driving conditions to parts of the Ohio Valley and the interior Northeast. A deadly 18-vehicle clang was reported connected Interstate 79 successful occidental Pennsylvania. FOX Weather Correspondent Katie Byrne has the latest connected the wintertime conditions successful Pittsburgh.

ZELIENOPLE, Pa. – Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a deadly clang successful the occidental portion of the authorities connected Interstate 79 immoderate 25 miles northbound of Pittsburgh amid wintry conditions.

Police said astatine slightest 1 idiosyncratic has been killed and astatine slightest 18 vehicles were progressive successful the pileup.

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All lanes of I-79 are closed betwixt Exits 88 and 78.

Slowdown connected Interstate 79 northbound of Harmony, Pennsylvania Friday afternoon.

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A fast-moving clipper is racing done parts of the Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic and interior Northeast. 

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While large snowfall accumulations aren't expected, the tempest is bringing little periods of whiteout driving conditions.

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