Crash cleared after major jam on Route 141

Ambulance (lower left) makes its way through traffic near accident scene on Route 141. (Photo: DelDOT traffic cam)
Ambulance (lower left) makes its way through traffic near accident scene on Route 141. (Photo: DelDOT traffic cam)

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (4/14/2015) A crash with injuries that jammed  southbound Route 141 near New Castle for more than an hour has been cleared.

The accident happened about 4:10 p.m. near Airport Road, just south of Interstate 95.

Only one lane was getting by the scene on the shoulder with a major backup beginning near Kirkwood Highway.

All lanes were reopened by 5:20 p.m. and traffic was beginning to unclog.

Southbound Route 141 was jammed at Boxwood Road at 5 p.m.
Southbound Route 141 was jammed at Boxwood Road at 5 p.m.