Skip to main content
Clear icon
32º

Tractor-trailer crash on I-81S in Salem cleared

Authorities said the crash happened at the 138.4 mile marker

A tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 81 southbound in Salem is slowing down traffic. (Mark Spruill)

SALEM, Va.UPDATE

This crash has been cleared, according to VDOT.

Recommended Videos




UPDATE

According to Virginia State Police, a fuel spill from the tractor-trailer crash on Interstate I-81 southbound has been cleaned up.

As of 2:45 p.m., we’re told officials are opening the detour on the interstate.


ORIGINAL STORY

A tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 81 southbound in Salem is slowing down traffic.

As of 4:33 p.m., there is a 1-mile backup at the 138.4 mile marker.

There was also a crash on I-81 northbound in Roanoke County Friday morning, but that has since been cleared.

No word yet on any injuries.

Stay with 10 News for the latest traffic updates


Loading...
About the Author
Jazmine Otey headshot

Jazmine Otey joined the 10 News team in February 2021.