MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - Interstate 55 in Blytheville is shut down in both directions following two separate crashes on Tuesday morning.

The closure is between Exit 63 and Exit 67.

Arkansas Department of Transportation reported the first crash affecting northbound traffic at mile marker 64.3 with injuries involving a commercial motor vehicle at 4:49 a.m.

ArDOT reported the second crash involving two vehicles affecting southbound traffic at mile marker 66.8 at 6:36 a.m.

Blytheville Police Department says “the safety of our officers and others are the roadway is our top priority. If you must travel this roadway, expect delays.”

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