***Update Friday, September 30, 2011 @ 8:15 a.m. ***

I 495 N/B has been cleared and is now open for traffic.  Expect delays due to the high volume.

The Delaware State Police Crash Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the crash with one confirmed fatality involved.

Details of the crash to be released at the conclusion of the preliminary investigation.

Released:  093011 8:15 a.m.

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DSP News Release: Traffic Advisory, Serious Motor Vehicle Crash with Road Closure

Location:

·         I495 N/B at Edgemoor Road, Wilmington, DE

Date:

·         Friday, September 30, 2011 at 0600

Resume:

Wilmington-The Delaware State Police are currently on-scene investigating a serious motor vehicle crash in the area of I495 northbound at Edgemoor Road, Wilmington.

Troopers are advising that I495 N/B is closed with traffic being diverted onto the Edgemoor Road exit.  Motorists are advised to avoid the area completely and utilize I95 N/B, or an alternate route of travel to their destination.  Updated information will be provided as information to the crash becomes available.