OWENSBORO, Ken. (WFIE) - The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office and Daviess County Coroner are on scene of a deadly accident that has shut down an Owensboro bypass.

Officials say the entire bypass between KY 603 and I-165 is closed until further notice. Eastbound will open in around 30 minutes, but westbound will be closed for several hours.

Sheriff Brad Youngman says westbound traffic is being detoured onto Hwy 54.

Photos of the scene show a fiery wreck with heavy smoke filling the sky.

We will keep you updated.

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