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UPDATE: Lanes back open after vehicle fire temporarily closes part of I-81
Read full article: UPDATE: Lanes back open after vehicle fire temporarily closes part of I-81MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. – 6:00 a.m. UpdateVDOT reports that all lanes are back open with delays lingering. Drivers traveling north on I-81 in Montgomery County can expect delays due to a vehicle fire at mile marker 124.8, according to VDOT. All north lanes are closed. Traffic is being rerouted off I-81 north at exit 118 onto US-460 then back onto I-81 at exit 128.
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One dead after single-vehicle crash on U.S. 220 in Franklin County
Read full article: One dead after single-vehicle crash on U.S. 220 in Franklin CountyFRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – UPDATE - Dec. 12 at 3:01 p.m.Virginia State Police are investigating a crash that happened on U.S. Route 220 in Franklin County late Saturday morning. At 11:25 a.m., police said they responded to a single-vehicle crash. Authorities said a Toyota Camry traveling on Route 220 ran off the road and overturned near Brookledge Lane. ORIGINAL STORYDrivers headed north should avoid part of U.S. 220 in Franklin County if they can. At about 11:40 a.m., a crash nearly nine miles north of VA-57 in Franklin County caused all northbound travel lanes to close as first responders are at the scene.
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More than 1,700 without power in Roanoke
Read full article: More than 1,700 without power in RoanokeROANOKE, Va. – According to Appalachian Power’s outage map, more than 1,700 customers in Roanoke are without power. Traffic lights are also out at a dozen intersections due to the power outage. Roanoke Police reminds drivers to treat down traffic lights as a stop sign to keep traffic moving safely. TRAFFIC ALERT: Several red lights are out throughout the City of Roanoke. #RPDTrafficAlert pic.twitter.com/HvXrqnakF0 — Roanoke Police (@rpdsafercity) November 1, 2020The power company is aware of the outages and estimate service will be restored to majority of customers by 12:30 p.m.