All lanes closed east and westbound in Putnam County, one fatality reported following two-vehicle wreck

UPDATE: 4:06 p.m. — One fatality has been reported by West Virginia Department of Transportation officials. All eastbound and westbound lanes are closed.

It’s unclear when they will be back open

PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. –A two-vehicle accident has closed the eastbound lanes in Putnam County on Interstate 64.

The incident occurred a little after 3 p.m. Thursday, just east of the Hurricane exit.

One of the cars was on fire.

No other information is available.





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