Route 22 in the city of Dover reopened after road closure due to car accident

Dutchess County Emergency Management announced Thursday evening that Route 22 in the town of Dover was reopened in both directions after it had previously been closed due to a car accident.

The social media post said the closure was at the intersection of Routes 22 and 55.

The closure was announced shortly after 4 p.m.

The Dutchess County Emergency Management Agency announced that the road would be reopened as of 8:30 p.m.

Further details on the circumstances of the accident, the number of people involved and any injuries had not been released as of Thursday evening.