Deadly crash closes Route 5 in Prince George's Co.

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Anyone traveling nearby is asked to avoid the area and to seek an alternate route.

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — Route 5 in Prince George's County, Maryland was shut down following a deadly crash on Tuesday.

Police say the crash involving two vehicles occurred at 12:46 p.m. on northbound Route 5 at Allentown Road.

Hours later, all three traffic lanes and both shoulders remain closed for investigation on the southbound side.

Investigators say they will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Anyone traveling nearby is asked to avoid the area and to seek an alternate route.

Stay with WUSA9 as we follow along and provide the latest updates to you as they come into our newsroom.

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