I-95 Reopens Following Three Vehicle Accident

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BENSON – A three vehicle crash on Interstate 95 near Benson just after 7:00am Saturday caused major traffic delays.

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The collision involved a tractor trailer, passenger car, and work van. The semi trailer came to rest on a concrete barrier in a work zone.

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The driver of the tractor trailer was transported to WakeMed for treatment of unknown injuries. The drivers of the other two vehicles were evaluated at the scene by EMS.

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The collision blocked both northbound lanes of I-95. Traffic was detoured onto US 301 in Benson until the interstate reopened around 10:30am.

Photo by John Payne

The cause of the crash is under investigation by the State Highway Patrol.