D.C. police say multiple cars crashed on the inbound lanes of New York Avenue NE at around 3:10 a.m. Authorities have cleared the crash and all lanes have reopened.
The New York Ave. crash blocked traffic in both directions for hours Friday morning.
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WTOP/Monique Blyther
The burned-out wreckage of one of the vehicles involved in the crash.
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WTOP/Dennis Foley
An emergency vehicle moves the burned out wreckage of a second vehicle involved in the crash.
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WTOP/Dennis Foley
An emergency vehicle moves the burned out wreckage of a third vehicle involved in the crash.
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WTOP/Dennis Foley
A fourth vehicle is removed from the scene of the crash on U.S. 50.
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WTOP/Dennis Foley
Police say one person is dead following a multi-car crash on U.S. 50 Friday morning.
(Courtesy NBC4)
Courtesy NBC4
A total of four vehicles were involved. New York Ave. was blocked in both directions for hours.
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Prepare for delays this am. Fatal 4-crash on Anacostia Rvr Bridge. Traffic moved off DC-bound Rt. 50. Stay with @News4Today for updates pic.twitter.com/r3uR1LKjQa
MAJOR delays on IB US-50 and SB 295 this AM after fatal crash on Anacostia River Bridge. Chopper4 shows delays from above. @nbcwashingtonpic.twitter.com/GHK0LAaMjk
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