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Tour bus crash closes section of I-490 in Chile, significant delays expected
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Tour bus crash closes section of I-490 in Chile, significant delays expected

Interstate 490 in Chile was closed in both directions following a tour bus crash on the highway Thursday morning, according to authorities.

According to the Chilean Fire DepartmentThe accident, which involved a vehicle overturning and getting stuck in the westbound lane of the highway, which was closed in both directions between exits 3 and 4, caused drivers to be diverted from the highway.

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Brendan Hurley confirmed the crash involved a tour bus and occurred on the highway near Union Street. The accident was reported around 07.10 in the morning.

“We expect significant delays,” fire officials said.

No further details were disclosed. Check back for updates.

This article first appeared in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Lanes closed on I-490 after bus crash in Rochester NY