Incident snarls traffic on Interstate 70
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November 8, 2025

Incident snarls traffic on Interstate 70

A semi-trailer truck lost its load Friday night on the Exit 43 ramp of Interstate 70. Rostraver Township Fire Department responded to the scene of the accident. No injuries were reported, but the Exit 43 area between Pricedale Road and I-70 West was closed for about three hours. Rostraver Township Fire Department

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