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Deadly accident shuts down Route 219 in Cambria County

We are following a developing story out of Cambria County.

The north bound lanes of Route 219 are closed from Galleria Drive North to the Sidman exit due to a

deadly accident – involving a pickup truck and a tractor trailer. 

Officials say it happened at the Richland Township and Adams Township line – just after midnight. 

Five people were taken to a local hospital.

The highway is expected to be closed for an extended period of time. 

An investigation is going on to find out how the accident happened.

We will update you has we get more information.