A fatal multi-vehicle accident has closed I-79 in both directions in Butler County.

A fatal multi-vehicle accident has closed I-79 in both directions in Butler County. Trooper Bertha Cazy tells us one fatality is confirmed. A total of 18 vehicles were involved. The northbound lanes are closed from Cranberry to Zelienople. Southbound, I-79 is shut down from Zelienople to the Turnpike exit in Cranberry. State Police say the roadway will be closed for at least five hours while the scene is cleared.