Multi-vehicle crash halts traffic on I-93 in Concord. Credit: Courtesy Gary Mosher

A multi-vehicle crash halted traffic in the southbound lanes of Interstate 93 in Concord Wednesday afternoon.

Traffic was closed at Exit 16, with drivers being diverted off the exit, before the right breakdown lane opened at around 2 p.m., according to New Hampshire State Police.

Troopers were on the scene investigating, and “drivers were advised to avoid the area and expect delays,” according to State Police.

Rebeca Pereira is the news editor at the Concord Monitor. She reports on farming, food insecurity, animal welfare and the towns of Canterbury, Tilton and Northfield. Reach her at rpereira@cmonitor.com