BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. Interstate 55 in Blytheville was shut down in both directions following two separate crashes on Tuesday morning.
The closure was between Exit 63 and Exit 67, as reported by KAIT-TV in Jonesboro.
Arkansas Department of Transportation reported the first crash affecting northbound traffic at mile marker 64.3 with injuries involving a commercial motor vehicle at 4:49 a.m.
ArDOT reported the second crash involving two vehicles affecting southbound traffic at mile marker 66.8 at 6:36 a.m.
Blytheville Police Department said in a social media post “the safety of our officers and others are the roadway is our top priority.”
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