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Man dies in Springfield crash; Backlick Road reopens

WASHINGTON — One man is dead after a motorcycle and tractor trailer collided in Springfield, causing major traffic delays through the Tuesday evening commute.

Fairfax County police say the motorcycle and tractor trailer crashed around 1 p.m. on Backlick Road. The crash closed Backlick Road in both directions between Barta Road and Fullerton Road for several hours. All lanes reopened around 5:45 p.m.

Officials have not released any additional details about the crash at this time, including which party died.

Below is a map with the location of the incident:

²ÝÝ®´«Ã½’s Lisa Weiner contributed to this report.

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