Seven weather-related crashes cleared Tuesday morning: VSP

Three happened on Interstate 64

(WSLS)

Virginia State Police told 10 News that there were a total of seven weather-related crashes Tuesday morning in Alleghany, Bath and Highland, three of which happened on Interstate 64.

All roadways are no longer blocked to traffic, authorities said.

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At this time, it is unclear whether anyone was hurt in these crashes.


ORIGINAL STORY

If you’re driving west on I-64 Tuesday morning, expect delays.

According to VDOT, as of 7:01 a.m., a tractor-trailer crash at the 23.8 mile marker in the Clifton Forge area is blocking the left lane.

“Recovery may take a while. The truck took out some of the cable barrier,” said Ken Slack from the VDOT Staunton district.

In addition to this, there were also two earlier crashes on 1-64 in Allgehany, another single-vehicle crash on eastbound I-64 in Covington, then one in Rockbridge County. All of these crashes have been cleared, according to authorities.

“We mobilized for the forecast snow and freezing rain, mostly the latter in Alleghany and Rockbridge,” said Slack. “Our crews spread salt, and sometimes a mix of salt and abrasives to improve traction.”

We will continue to update this article as we learn more. No word yet on any injuries, but we’ve reached out to Virginia State Police to learn more.

Stay with WSLS 10 for the latest traffic updates.


About the Author

Jazmine Otey joined the 10 News team in February 2021.

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