Tractor trailer crash closes Wade Avenue at I-440 for many hours

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Wade Avenue near Interstate 440 closed nearly all day Tuesday.

A crash involving a tractor-trailer brought down power lines during the morning commute. Wade Avenue was closed in both directions at Blue Ridge Road and remained closed until 5:45 p.m.

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