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Wreck involving semi and garbage truck slows traffic on I-95 south

Posted at 3:41 PM, Mar 12, 2015
and last updated 2015-03-12 16:14:32-04

RICHMOND, Va. — An accident involving a tractor-trailer and a garbage truck slowed traffic along I-95 south in Richmond Thursday afternoon.

The wreck happened just after 3 p.m. along I-95 south (mile marker 76.3) near Chamberlayne Avenue.

VDOT warned drivers to “expect major delays” because the wreck closed the interstate’s left lane and shoulder.

Traffic was backed up at least 2.5 miles as of 3:20 p.m.

State police said the scene was cleared by 3:55 p.m.

No one was injured.