I-95 SB in Newark, Del. reopened after fatal crash

NEWARK, Del. - August 16, 2012

The accident happened just before 4:00 a.m. Thursday in the southbound lanes of the interstate near Route 896.

Investigators say the driver of a box truck carrying linens collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer.

The driver of the box truck was pronounced dead at the scene.

There is no word at this time on what led to the accident.

I-95 southbound was closed at Route 896 for nearly eight hours, finally re-opening at 11:45 a.m.

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