Authorities say 464 motorists have reported damage from last week’s 40-mile driveway-sealant spill on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
A leaking valve on a tanker spread the gooey substance over the eastbound lanes of the turnpike in western Pennsylvania.
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports Tuesday that the number of damaged cars may be even higher, since some complaints may have gone directly to insurance companies. Authorities are still investigating.
The sticky goo covered tires and wheels and disabled many cars. Some maintenance vehicles had to be towed away after getting stuck in the tar-like substance.
Copyright 2026 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
New US Data Centers Projected to Emit More Carbon Than All of Mexico
Storm Austen Knocks Out Power to Nearly 300,000 French Homes
Spanish Train Crash Kills at Least 64 People South of Madrid
Psychological Reactance: The Hidden Bias in Claims Negotiation