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.
Statement from the Delaware State Police:
“The Delaware State Police are on scene of a crash involving a tractor-trailer that occurred at approximately 9:48 a.m., Monday, February 3, 2020, on I-95 southbound, south of the toll plaza, in the area of the Otts Chapel Rd. overpass. As a result of the crash I-95 southbound is closed, and is expected to be closed for an extended period of time.”
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