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2 injured in crash on Veterans Bridge

2 injured in crash on Veterans Bridge, southbound lanes closed Multiple people were injured in a crash on Veterans Bridge. (PennDOT/PennDOT)

PITTSBURGH — Multiple people were injured in a crash on Veterans Bridge.

Allegheny County dispatchers said the call for the crash came in at 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Two people were taken to a hospital from the scene, dispatchers said.

PennDOT said the bridge was closed to traffic in the southbound lanes upon the initial response.

At 7:00 p.m., Veterans Bridge was reopened to traffic. The off-ramp from I-579 to Downtown/7th Avenue and 6th Avenue was closed until crews moved out. At 7:30 p.m. PennDOT issued a final alert saying all restrictions had been lifted.

Drivers are encouraged to take alternative routes.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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