MAHAN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – All northbound lanes and one southbound lane of the West Virginia Turnpike have reopened following a major overnight crash that shut down traffic for several hours near mile marker 66.
The crash happened around midnight when a northbound tractor trailer rolled over and spilled its load of heavy plastic pipes into the southbound lanes.
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Two southbound tractor trailers collided with the debris, crashed, and caught fire.
The flames spread into nearby brush, igniting a fire that took local firefighters several hours to put out.
Although the crashes and fire caused significant traffic disruption and vehicle damage — including to three additional cars — no injuries were reported.
Cleanup crews and emergency responders worked through the night to clear the wreckage and reopen the roadway.
