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Fast lane reopens on Interstate 77 following accident

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UPDATE:

Authorities say the area has been re-opened after the accident.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Kanawha County 911 dispatchers tell 13 News the area of Interstate 77 north around the 116 mile-marker is shut down due to an accident with injuries.

Metro says the accident involves one vehicle in the median.  

Dispatchers say traffic is being diverted to the slow lane.

Officials urge you to be cautious in this area until the accident is cleared from the roadway.