Happening Now: I-95 SB Closed Due To Major Accident, Serious Injuries

Newark – Rescue crews are racing to I-95 SN just south of the southern toll plaza for reports of a motor vehicle accident involving a tractor-trailer.

Initial reports from the scene indicate that at least two people are seriously injured. One patient is reportedly trapped.

Crews have closed the southbound lanes of I-95.

Crews are reporting fuel across the roadway and have requested HAZMAT Teams.

Command asking for Trooper 4’s ETA. Two minutes out.

Update: Two patients en route to the trauma center, one by air. Both are in very serious condition.

Update: Multiple vehicles involved.

DelDOT is pushing all traffic onto Route 896 SB towards Route 40.

Expect extended delays.

Developing

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