All westbound lanes of US-50 were blocked at around 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, with traffic only getting by along the left shoulder while police and first responders investigated.
The incident was reported near I-95/I-495 at exit 7, according to officials, who noted that "delays are building."
No timetable for the scene being clear has been provided.
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