Townsend – The Delaware state Police are investigating a crash involving two tractor trailers that has completely closed SR 1 northbound at the south Smyrna exit.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:37 p.m., Wednesday, October 23, 2019 on SR 1 northbound in the area of Union Church Rd., Townsend. As a result of the crash all northbound lanes of SR 1 are closed at the south Smyrna exit. DELDOT crews are in the process of doing repair to a damaged guardrail at this time and there is no estimated time for a re-opening. One operator sustained non-life threatening injuries. Further details will be released as they become avaialable.

For updated road closure information log on to:

http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:102419 0637

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