By CBS3 Staff
NEWARK, Del. (CBS) — One person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash that closed a portion of I-95 in Newark on Tuesday evening. The accident created an enormous traffic backup.
Authorities say a man was killed in the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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People are being urged to avoid the area.
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