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All I-495 lanes reopen after fatal crash in Delaware

Published  August 11, 2018 3:44pm EDT
US
FOX 29 Philadelphia

CLAYMONT, Del. (AP) -- All lanes of Interstate 495 have reopened after a fatal crash involving an overturned tractor-trailer initially closed the interstate in both directions north of Wilmington, Delaware.

The crash happened at about 3 a.m. Saturday, just south of Philadelphia Pike in Claymont.

Delaware State Police announced the southbound lanes had reopened early Saturday afternoon. Less than two hours later, police announced the northbound lanes had reopened. They had been closed between Edgemoor Road and Philadelphia Pike.

Police say an investigation into the crash is ongoing.