One person was killed in a crash involving a semitruck on Interstate 40 west of Albuquerque, prompting a closure in both directions and significant traffic delays
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One person was killed in a motor vehicle crash involving a semitruck on I-40 west of Albuquerque on Saturday, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office reported.
The person was pronounced dead on the scene, deputies said.
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Deputies closed all six eastbound and westbound lanes of I-40 between Route 66 Casino and NM 6 while responding to the crash. Eastbound lanes were reopened around 7:45 p.m.
Significant traffic delays were expected, and motorists were urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
The investigation remained ongoing.
