Pittsburg, PA
Etna pizzeria working to
Rising Crust Pizzeria in Etna says it’s working navigate a difficult time after a truck slammed into the side of the popular shop last month.
The pizza shop took to social media on Tuesday, saying that they know many people have been waiting for an update and that they appreciate people’s patience.
“The past few days have been a whirlwind as we’ve worked through the aftermath of the accident and figured out our next steps.”
Late last month, a truck slammed through the side of the building along Butler Street when a driver lost control having just exited Route 28.
The driver of the truck was taken to the hospital and the pizza shop asked Tuesday that people continue to keep that person in their thoughts and prayers.
Rising Crust also acknowledged the support of the community in the wake of the crash.
“The kindness, encouragement, and concern we have received have been truly overwhelming, and we are so thankful for each and every one of you,” the shop said.
The shop that while they don’t know exactly what lies ahead, they will be back and ready to serve the community as soon as they can.
“Thank you for your patience, support, and understanding,” the shop said.
An overturned truck spilled hazardous materials onto the 62nd Street Bridge late Monday night and crews spent several hours working to contain the spill.
The Cherry City Volunteer Fire Company said it was assistant on a “large scale hazmat incident” along with crews from Allegheny County Emergency Services and the city of Pittsburgh’s Bureau of Fire.
A truck turned onto its side on the Sharpsburg side of the Senator Robert D. Fleming Bridge, also known as the 62nd Street Bridge, late Monday night and the fire company said crews were working to contain the leak.
An aerial view from the KDKA Drone Team around 3 a.m. Tuesday showed the large response from crews working at the scene of the crash.
A first responder told KDKA’s news crew at the scene that the chemical that was spilled was peroxide and the fire company said crews were working to keep the material from entering drainage systems.
Around 4 a.m. Tuesday, the fire company provided an update and said that all “hazardous materials have been mitigated,” but that the bridge is expected to remain closed for an extended period of time.
Drivers are being urged to use alternate routes for the morning commute.
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