RICHMOND, VT — Vermont State Police are investigating a multi-vehicle crash that closed Interstate 89’s southbound lanes from Richmond to Bolton on Wednesday evening.
Preliminary investigation indicates the crash occurred at about 5:40 p.m. and involved a wrong-way driver and a tractor-trailer unit, in addition to other vehicles.
At least one person died in the crash.
The interstate is closed southbound at Exit 11, the Richmond exit, and traffic is being diverted.
Motorists should plan for delays in the area and take alternate routes.
The highway closure is expected to last for multiple additional hours.
Southbound traffic has backed up considerably between the Richmond exit and the crash scene.
State police are working to alleviate the traffic congestion as quickly as possible while ensuring the crash scene is safe and preserved for investigators.
Police encourage drivers who are stuck in traffic to avoid using interstate U-turns, which are reserved by law for emergency vehicles only.
No additional details are available at this time.
