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BREAKING NEWS: Coroner Called to Scene of Incident in Distant

DISTANT, Pa. (EYT) – Officials say the Armstrong County Coroner was called to the scene of an incident in Distant on Sunday.

Armstrong 911 told exploreClarion.com that Kittanning-based State Police were dispatched to an undisclosed incident along Route 28/66 around 2:39 p.m.

According to the dispatcher, Armstrong County Coroner Brian Myers was also called to the scene.

Authorities declined to release specific details on the incident; however, heavy police and emergency personnel activity has been reported in the area by eye-witnesses.

Route 28/66 is currently closed between Pheasant Farm Road and Cherry Street. A detour is in place.

Distant Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched for traffic control.

No further details are available at this time.

Stay with exploreClarion.com for updates on this developing story.