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W.Va. 7 closed at the bottom of Caddell Mountain in Preston County

KINGWOOD —  Veterans Memorial Highway (W.Va. 7) is closed at the bottom of Caddell Mountain in Preston County Tuesday afternoon. A tractor-trailer accident brought down power and other lines, blocking the road. West Virginia State Police are investigating the accident.

Westbound traffic is being stopped at the top of Caddell. Utility crews are on scene working with first responders to clear this scene. Drivers are urged to avoid this area until further notice. Preston Emergency Management/911 did not have an estimate as to when the road will reopen to traffic.