Traffic cleared from accident on PA Turnpike westbound between Pittsburgh and Irwin exits

Traffic was clear about 10:45 a.m. Wednesday from a crash shortly after 9:30 a.m. that shut down one of the westbound lanes on the Pennsylvania Turnpike between the Irwin and Pittsburgh exits at mile marker 59.5, according to a Turnpike dispatcher.

One minor injury was reported for the accident involving a commercial vehicle and two cars, according to the dispatcher.

The accident shut down one of the westbound lanes causing about a one-mile long backup.

Mary Ann Thomas is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Reach her at 724-226-4691, mthomas@tribweb.com or via Twitter @MaThomas_Trib.