FRANKLIN COUNTY (WSLS 10) - A tractor trailer accident is blocking a section of Route 220 near Boones Mill.
The crash happened at 9:53 a.m. Tuesday along US-220, in the vicinity of Winding Way Road, Rt. 1611N/S in Franklin County.
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Virginia State Police say two jackknifed tractor-trailers are causing the issues. It is unclear at this time when all of the lanes will open.
Troopers say there were a substantial back-ups.
Currently, the north right lane and south left lane are closed.
Update: Accident: SB on US-220 at MM50 in Franklin Co. 1 SB & 1 NB travel lanes closed. Potential Delays.11:47AM
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State police say heavy precipitation was a factor in the crash.
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The following was posted on VDOT's 511Virginia.org website:
US-220S at Boones Mill
On US-220 in the County of Franklin, in the vicinity of Winding Way Rd; Rt. 1611N/S (Franklin County), motorists can expect potential delays due to a tractor trailer accident. The north right lane is closed. The south left lane is closed.
Last updated: Tue 09/29/2015 1:34 PM EDT