I-95 Shutdown: Vehicles turn around, drive wrong way to avoid getting stuck in I-95 traffic

SKYFOX captured images that appeared to show drivers turning around on parts of Interstate 95 in Virginia to escape traffic that kept some motorists trapped on the highway overnight.

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Authorities in Virginia say some drivers have been stuck on Interstate 95 in the Fredericksburg area of Virginia since Monday morning following a period of heavy snow that swept across the region.

DRIVERS STRANDED ON I-95 IN VIRGINIA, SOME SINCE MONDAY MORNING, FOLLOWING SNOWSTORM, OFFICIALS SAY

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Northbound and southbound lanes from exit 152 (Dumfries Road) to exit 104 (Carmel Church) remained closed Tuesday morning.

FOX 5 spoke with several drivers who were stranded overnight.

It is unclear when officials will have the roadways open.

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