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Tractor-trailer crash closes all I-81 southbound lanes in Botetourt County

A tractor-trailer crash has closed all southbound lanes on I-81S in Botetourt County (VDOT)

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – 8:45 A.M. UPDATE

Traffic is backed up for about two miles after a tractor-trailer crash has closed all southbound lanes on I-81 in Botetourt County.

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Authorities say all traffic is being detoured Exit 162.

Wagon 2 and Squad 2 are responding to a multiple vehicle accident at MM 158 Southbound (Rest Area). All lanes southbound are currently blocked.

Posted by Troutville Volunteer Fire Department on Thursday, October 29, 2020

ORIGINAL STORY

A crash has closed all I-81 southbound lanes in Botetourt County, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Authorities say the crash happened around mile marker 158.

As of 7:39 a.m., all southbound lanes remain closed.

Stay with 10 News as this breaking news story continues to develop.