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Overturned dump truck shut down part of Route 8 in Richland Township

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The northbound lanes of Route 8 in Richland Township were closed due to an overturned dump truck.

The crash happened in the 5400 block of William Flynn Highway around 12:20 p.m. Monday.

The dump truck landed on its side and was leaking fuel. A fire hydrant was sheared off during the crash.

One person has been taken to the hospital from the crash, dispatchers confirm.

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