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I-85 north back open after wreck involving 2 semis closed interstate in Petersburg

I-85 Closure
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PETERSBURG, Va. -- A wreck involving two tractor-trailers closed Interstate 85 north near Squirrel Level Road in Petersburg Friday afternoon.

Officials with VDOT said drivers were being detoured off the interstate at the exit for Squirrel Level Road (65).

I-85 Closure

"Expect delays and seek alternate routes," VDOT officials warned.

Officials with Virginia State Police said one of the truck's blew a tire and and that the other big rig hit it.

One driver had minor injuries, officials said.

Traffic was backed up for roughly 3 miles as of about 1:45 p.m.

But as of about 2:15 p.m. all lanes had reopened and the scene was clear, officials said.

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