News: Car wreck leads to significant traffic delays

WASHINGTON, D.C. – There were major lane closures after at least one vehicle crashed on New York Avenue this afternoon, according to DC Police Traffic.

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DDOT reports the Crash (Vehicle Fire} has been cleared from the roadway…
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— DC Police Traffic (@DCPoliceTraffic) January 21, 2022

The Metropolitan Police Department and the DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department were called to the scene at about 4:34 p.m. Friday.

New York Avenue was shut down in one left lane and North Capital Street was closed in all southbound lanes. Local crews were able to clear the site of the accident at about 5:28 p.m. today. All lanes of the road have since been reopened.

We will be monitoring this story as authorities look into the circumstances of the crash.

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