Crash involving tractor-trailer shuts down part of US 64 in Apex

APEX, N.C. (WTVD) -- Multiple lanes on US 64 are closed Thursday afternoon because of a serious crash involving a tractor-trailer.

According to the Apex Police Department, the crash happened just before 4:30 p.m. at exit 59B just before the 540 interchange/ Triangle Expressway.

Traffic is being diverted around the crash onto Morris Acres Road. Officials are asking drivers to find an alternate route.

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