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Deadly 3-vehicle crash closed I-64 east near Laburnum

Posted at 4:21 PM, Jun 29, 2018
and last updated 2018-06-29 20:43:48-04

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. -- State police officials said one person was killed in a multi-vehicle accident that closed all lanes of I-64 east in Henrico County Friday afternoon.

Sgt. Keeli L. Hill with Virginia State Police said there was at least one confirmed fatality in the three-vehicle wreck just east of Laburnum Avenue (mile marker 196).

Another victim was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries, Melissa Hipolit reported.

VDOT official said traffic is being rerouted off the intestate at Exit 195 since all lanes of the interstate are closed.

Drivers were warned to expect delays and traffic was backed up for more than four miles as of 4:40 p.m. However, all lanes had reopened and the backup was clear as of 8:15 p.m.

No additional details were available at last check.

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