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Crash and fire reported on I-70 near exit 54

Heard on: Westmoreland County Fire

05:25

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Westmoreland Island Station 104, Rescue 25 responding.

2/9/2026 09:44 PM

Traffic

I-70, Pennsylvania

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Hempfield, PA – Injuries in Wrong-Way Collision on I-70 at Exit 54

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Recent Traffic Incidents in Westmoreland County, PA

Interstate 70 westbound reopens, eastbound still closed

Road Closure

2/10/2026 06:16 AM

I-70, Pennsylvania

As discussed during the dispatch call, authorities reported that westbound lanes of Interstate 70 have reopened. Cleanup work is still ongoing on the eastbound side, and truck drivers are being alerted as operations wrap up. Officials expect to provide an update once eastbound lanes reopen.

Traffic congestion slows westbound Interstate 70

Road Closure

2/10/2026 03:27 AM

I-70, Pennsylvania

As discussed during the dispatch call, units reported a heavy traffic backup on westbound Interstate 70. Crews were advised to take alternate routes due to delays, possibly related to an earlier fire response. The situation appears to involve a road closure or significant congestion.

Vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer on fire on I-70 eastbound near exit 54

Traffic

2/9/2026 09:44 PM

I-70, Pennsylvania

As discussed during the dispatch call, vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer on fire on I-70 eastbound near exit 54

I-70 eastbound closed; westbound traffic using berm in Westmoreland County

Road Closure

2/10/2026 04:06 AM

I-70, Pennsylvania

As discussed during the dispatch call, command reported that on Interstate 70 in Westmoreland County, eastbound remains shut down. Westbound traffic is traveling on the berm with a heavy backlog. PennDOT and a cleanup contractor remain on scene as fire units clear.

Tractor trailer fire reported on I-70 canceled after checks

Fire & Arson

2/9/2026 10:19 PM

I-70, Pennsylvania

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were dispatched to a reported tractor trailer fire on I-70 in Pennsylvania. A fire alarm was later investigated at the Franklin House, but no ongoing fire was confirmed. The initial fire response was canceled after verification checks.

AI Summary

Traffic reported near I-70, Pennsylvania on Feb 9, 2026, 9:44 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a major traffic accident on I‑70 eastbound near exit 54 in Pennsylvania. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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