Backups were reported as long as three miles in the area due to the crash, which resulted in multiple northbound lanes on the interstate being blocked in Alexandria.
The crash was reported in the area of VA-236 (exit 3/Duke Street).
Virginia DOT officials said that as of 5:15 p.m. on Monday, traffic was backed up approximately 2.5 miles.
Details about the crash were not released.
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