At approximately 5:13 a.m. Monday, emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle collision on I-495 northbound in the area of Route 13 in Wilmington. Initial reports from the scene indicated that a pedestrian was struck and killed.
Rescue units and law enforcement arrived to find a serious crash that had initially been described as involving multiple vehicles. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether any additional injuries occurred as a result of the incident.
As of this report, I-495 northbound remains closed and is expected to remain shut down for an extended period while investigators examine the scene. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and expect delays throughout the morning.
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