WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A stretch of I-81 northbound near Watertown was closed after a multi-vehicle crash Monday night.

First responders were called to the County Route 190 overpass over the Black River for a multi-vehicle crash just after 6:30.

Officials said the northbound lane was closed between exits 46 and 47.

Traffic appeared to be moving again just before 7:45.

According to Jefferson County dispatch, several ambulances were dispatched to the scene, and injuries were reported.

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