Delays due to the closure of southbound I-395 following a fatal crash extend all the way from Springfield to just after Pentagon City.
One person died in the crash on the southbound lanes of I-395, just north of I-495, according to Virginia State Police. The crash happened just before 2:30 p.m.
Most lanes have since reopened, but all traffic was halted for a period of time. VSP is on scene investigating the crash.
#Alexandria SB I-395 near Edsall Rd, crash. Traffic held. SB HOV lanes get by single file left #vatraffic #dctraffic https://t.co/nb3VFR1abs
— WTOP Traffic (@WTOPtraffic) May 8, 2018
#Alexandria SB I-395 near Edsall Rd, crash now along the right side. Ramps from Edsall & HOV Lanes are open #vatraffic #dctraffic https://t.co/nb3VFR1abs
— WTOP Traffic (@WTOPtraffic) May 8, 2018
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