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Interstate 85 south in Petersburg reopens after tractor-trailer crash

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PETERSBURG, Va. β€” Interstate 85 south in Petersburg has reopened after a tractor-trailer crash closed all of the interstate southbound lanes for more than an hour Thursday.

The crash happened at mile marker 67.5 near Sycamore Street on Thursday afternoon, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Drivers were encouraged to find alternate routes.

All lanes had reopened and the scene was clear as of about 1:50 p.m.

There has been no word yet if anyone was injured in the wreck.

This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share.

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