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Crash closes northbound lanes of U.S. 95 at Indian Springs

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By Alexis Ford Las Vegas Review-Journal

January 25, 2021 - 11:20 pm

All northbound lanes were blocked on U.S. Highway 95 at Indian Springs late Monday, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation.

A crash prompted the 10:04 p.m. closure, according to a road conditions report from the department.

“Expect long delays,” the report advised.

The circumstances of the crash remained unclear as of 11 p.m. It’s unclear if anyone was injured in the crash.

No other information was immediately available.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Contact Alexis Ford at aford@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0335. Follow @alexisdford on Twitter.

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