UPDATE: Two Killed in Crash on I-95 in East Lyme

12:20 p.m. UPDATE: One Lane Re-Opens After Fatal East Lyme Accident

UPDATE: Two people died in a crash on I-95 that closed the highway for hours, the Hartford Courant reports citing State Police. The crash happened around 4:30 a.m. between exits 72 and 73.

All northbound lanes on I-95 have reopened.

Check back for updates as they become available.

EARLIER:

From the state Department of Transportation:

Incident: Motor Vehicle Accident - EAST LYME

Description: I-95 Northbound CLOSED between Exits 71 and 72 because of Motor Vehicle Accident (2 Vehicle). Congested between Exits 70 and 72 (5.1 miles). Reported Monday, January 11 at 7:15 am.

Estimated Duration: 8 hours or less

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