Early morning travelers in Fayette County faced significant delays after a water tanker crashed and resulted in the closure of a segment of Route 21 in Masontown. The accident occurred near the break of dawn, shortly after 4 a.m., as reported by CBS Pittsburgh.
Authorities from Fayette County 911 confirmed the crash, which took place around 4:30 a.m. The water tanker, which was the only vehicle involved in the incident, struck the median and toppled onto its side, blocking the thoroughfare between River Avenue and PA 166 South, according to a statement as detailed by WPXI.
The current situation on Route 21 has prompted a detour for commuters and local traffic. As the investigation proceeds, additional updates are expected to be provided to the public.
