STRETCH OF ROUTE 22 CLOSED DUE TO ON-GOING SITUATION

State police are currently on the scene of an incident along Route 22 near the New Alexandria Sheetz.

Route 22 near New Derry Road is closed for the time being and reports say the Westmoreland County coroner was called to the scene.

Black Lick fire officials say in a Facebook post that Route 217 South in Blairsville to Route 981 in New Alexandria, Westmoreland County is close. They add a detour from Route 217 South to Route 30 is available, but motorists are not advised to use short cuts as multiple agencies have shut down Route 22 in all areas.

State police will be conducting a news conference at the Kiski barracks in a little bit.

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