02 Dec 2022 | 06:06 PM UTC
US: Authorities temporarily close all lanes along Interstate 95 in Newark, Delaware, following an officer-involved shooting Dec. 2
Officials have temporarily closed all lanes along Interstate 95 in Newark, Del., US, due to an officer-involved shooting Dec. 2.
Event
Authorities have temporarily closed all lanes along Interstate 95 in Newark, Delaware, near Wilmington, following an officer-involved shooting. The closure is near Road 896, less than 4 km (2.3 miles) east of the Maryland-Delaware border.
Officials are investigating the shooting and have said the road closure may last for several hours. There is no threat to the public in the area.
Significant transport disruptions in the area are likely in the coming hours.
Advice
Avoid the area. Plan for delays and seek alternative routes if using Interstate 95 near Wilmington, Delaware, Dec. 2.
