Truck Crash Ties Up Traffic For Travelers For Miles On I-95 In Virginia (Developing)

Some travelers were slowed on Friday afternoon in Virginia when a truck crashed in Alexandria, blocking some lanes in the area.

The crash site in Virginia.
Photo Credit: *Virginia DOT*

The traffic on I-95 in Alexandria
Photo Credit: *Virginia DOT*

Zak Failla

12/20/2024 2:09 p.m.

An alert was issued by Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination officials at around 2 p.m. on Dec. 20 in the southbound lanes of the interstate before Telegraph Road (exit 176). As of 2:10 p.m. on Friday, one left lane was still blocked by the truck, leaving one right lane to get by.

Delays were clocked at nearly five miles as crews worked to investigate and clear the scene.

Details about the crash were not immediately provided. It is unclear if there were any injuries.

This is a developing story.

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