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**Traffic Advisory** Troopers Investigating Crash Involving Overturned Tractor Trailer


Date Posted: Monday, October 24th, 2016

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

New Castle, DE- Delaware State Police are currently investigating a single vehicle crash involving an overturned tractor trailer which occurred tonight. 

The initial investigation has determined that the crash happened at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 2016, on I-295 northbound under DE Rt. 141 (Basin Road), New Castle, and involves a tractor trailer loaded with an unknown number of cows. The operator of the truck was not injured. It is unknown if any of the cows were injured, however, they all remained in the trailer.

The ramp from DE Rt 141 southbound to I-295 northbound has been closed and commuters are asked to find alternate routes of travel.

The investigation into this crash is in its early stages. More information will be released at a later time.

Released: 102416 2225

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