A fatal car accident has brought traffic nearly to a halt on Main Street and Lake Elmo Drivers, according to a Billings Police Department 911 dispatcher.

Officers were attempting to divert drivers from the area, she told Hot Rod Thompson, host of the afternoon program on Cat Country 102.9.

She asked Thompson for help in getting out the word.

Lake Elmo is currently closed at Emerald Drive and southbound traffic is traveling in only one lane.

The accident happened shortly after 1 p.m.

Emergency dispatchers are cautioning drivers to avoid the area.

An investigation is underway. We will report more details as they become available.

 

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