A serious crash is affecting the commute this afternoon for anyone taking Interstate 84. 511ny.org reports a serious accident has closed I-84 Westbound by exit 20, which is I-684. Both lanes of the highway are blocked at this time. Please avoid the area or take alternate routes if possible.

New York State Police from the Brewster barracks announced the accident occurred at 3:30PM east of exit 20 and that a fatality was reported. Witnesses to the crash are asked to call Troop K Headquarters at (845) 677-7300.

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