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Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-470 Traps Two Drivers; Interstate Reopens After Hours

WHEELING, W.Va. – Two people were trapped in their car Tuesday afternoon following a multi-vehicle accident on the I-470 bridge near Exit 1.

According to Wheeling Police, the crash involved a service vehicle, two passenger cars, and three tractor-trailers. The car with the trapped occupants became wedged between the concrete interstate barrier and one of the tractor-trailers.

Paramedics initially planned to evacuate the pair using a medical helicopter, but cloudy weather grounded the aircraft. Emergency crews were able to safely extract the man and woman, both of whom were reported conscious and alert. They were transported to WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital for treatment.

The crash caused major traffic delays, with I-470 not fully reopening until after 7:00 p.m.

Police continue to investigate the cause of the accident.

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