DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Emergency responders are working to clear up a crash on a highway that connects Raleigh and Durham.

An alert from the North Carolina Department of Transportation was sent around 5:30 a.m. Sunday that a crash closed all lanes of I-40 West at mile marker 282 near Page Road in Durham County.

According to the Durham Police Department, this is a fatal motor vehicle collision.

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Cameras from NCDOT showed heavy congestion on I-40 West between Aviation Parkway and I-540 miles before the Page Road exit. • Credit: NCDOT • Credit: NCDOT

Police said I-40 West at Page Road is completely closed until they have concluded their investigation into the deadly crash.

This is a developing story. Check back with CBS 17 for more updates!

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