Wreck snarling Turnpike traffic between Pittsburgh and Allegheny Valley

An accident between the Turnpike’s Pittsburgh and Allegheny Valley interchanges has created gridlock along the westbound lanes, according to PennDOT.

The accident was reported shortly after 4:30 a.m. near mile marker 49, according to the transportation agency.

Traffic is either stopped or moving slowly while the accident is being cleared.

Tony LaRussa is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Tony at 724-772-6368 or tlarussa@tribweb.com or via Twitter @TonyLaRussaTrib.