NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. — Two people were killed in a wreck that closed Interstate 64 west in New Kent County for more than five hours.
VDOT officials said the interstate was closed near Route 33 (mile marker 206) due to a crash.
State police said the vehicle hit a tree and caught fire around 11 a.m. Friday. That tree then fell across the interstate's westbound lanes and part of the eastbound lanes, according to troopers.
As a result, the east left lane and shoulder were closed as were all westbound lanes.
Traffic was being detoured at Exit 211 for Route 106.
"Motorists should seek alternate routes to avoid delays," VDOT officials urged.
Traffic was backed up about 8.5 miles as of 11:55 a.m., according to VDOT. But the delay had decreased to 3 miles as of 2:45 p.m. and officials said all lanes had reopened and the scene was clear as of 4:30 p.m.
The names of the victims have not yet been released as officials said troopers were still notifying their next of kin.
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