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Crash closes part of Interstate 80 in Luzerne County

Both westbound lanes of I-80 near the Columbia County/Luzerne County line reopened after 3 p.m.

LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A part of Interstate 80 west in Luzerne County was closed for hours after a crash.

Two tractor-trailers collided around 6 a.m. on Thursday near the Columbia/Luzerne County line in Sugarloaf Township.

Police believe one crossed the median and hit the other going the opposite way.

The drivers were rushed to the hospital.

Both westbound lanes were closed between Exit 256 (PA 93 Conyngham/Nescopeck) and Exit 242 (PA 339 Mifflinville/Mainville ).

A detour was in place but traffic is backed up on I-80 west and Route 93.

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