UPDATE: I-64 reopens at Nitro-St. Albans Bridge after multi-vehicle crash

(WSAZ)
Published: Mar. 19, 2019 at 7:54 AM EDT
UPDATE @ 8:45 a.m.

The eastbound lanes of Interstate 64 have reopened in Putnam County after a multi-vehicle accident.

The crash was reported just after 7 a.m. Tuesday at the Nitro-St. Albans Bridge.

At least six to eight vehicles were involved in the accident, according to deputies.

Drivers have been stopped for more than an hour after the multi-vehicle crash. At one point, traffic was backed up to Teays Valley.

We have a crew on the scene.

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UPDATE @ 8:35 a.m.

Traffic is backed up for miles along Interstate 64 in Putnam County after a multi-vehicle crash.

Both eastbound lanes are closed while emergency crews remain on the scene. The St. Albans on-ramp is also blocked.

Putnam County Sheriff's Deputies tell WSAZ at least six to eight vehicles were involved in the crash.

As of 8:45 a.m., eastbound traffic was backed up to Teays Valley. Drivers are urged to avoid the area.

We have a crew on the scene.

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The eastbound lanes of Interstate 64 at the Nitro-St. Albans bridge are closed after a multi-vehicle crash.

Emergency are just arriving on scene.

No word on injuries, but drivers should expect delays.

As of 8:15 a.m., eastbound traffic was backed up to Scott Depot.

We have a crew headed to the scene.

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