Fatal crash closes Interstate 15 near Las Vegas

At least one person has died in a crash on Interstate 15 outside of Las Vegas Sunday morning, according to police.

The Nevada Highway Patrol posted on X just before 7:30 a.m. that all travel lanes are closed on the interstate due to a fatal crash.

Northbound traffic is being diverted at the Jean exit at mile marker 12 where it can continue north on South Las Vegas Boulevard. Southbound traffic is being diverted at the Sloan exit at mile mark 25 to continue south on Las Vegas Boulevard to California.

The Highway Patrol has urged the public to avoid the area and expect long delays.

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