Route 22 closed in both directions in the city of Dover

Dutchess County Emergency Management announced Thursday afternoon that Route 22 in the town of Dover is closed in both directions due to a car crash.

The social media post states that it is the intersection of Routes 22 and 55. The closure is expected to last between one and two hours.

The Ministry of Emergency Management advises drivers to avoid the area and look for alternative routes.

Details of the accident, how many people were involved and whether there were injuries, were not immediately clear.

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