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At least eight motorcyclists believed to be taking part in the Riding for the Cure event were injured in an accident near Lynch Road in Allegheny Township, Westmoreland County, according to state police.

Four riders were flown to Pittsburgh area hospitals while four others were taken via ambulance.

No one was killed as a result of the crash, but the road remains closed.

According to Westmoreland County 911, the crash happened around 1:05 p.m. near Lynch Road between Hulton Road and Leechburg Road.

The 11th annual Riding For the Cure motorcycle ride left Butler at 11 a.m. Saturday.

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