A multi-vehicle crash near Burtner Road shut down a portion of Route 356 in Jefferson Township around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 26.

Route 356 was shut down by the Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company between Caldwell Drive and Green Belt Road. Burtner Road was also closed between Route 356 and Saxonburg Road as of 6:45 p.m. The road reopened around 8 p.m.

After contacting the Butler County Coroner’s office, it was confirmed office personnel was called out to the scene following the crash. However, the status of any crash victims was not clear as of press time Wednesday night.

Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company and Saxonburg EMS responded to the scene.

State Police said Wednesday evening it is actively investigating the wreck and was unable to comment any further.

Emergency dispatchers said a medical assistance helicopter was requested to the scene after the multi-vehicle crash shut down the road.