COPS: AVOID JAMES RIVER FREEWAY AND U.S. 65

Just before 4 p.m., this message from Springfield Police:

Due to numerous accidents in the area of James River/65, Springfield police request drivers avoid that area, as rush hour traffic may face significant delays until the accidents are cleared. At this time, no life threatening injuries have been reported in connection with these accidents.

It's likely to rain for most of the afternoon and evening, so the traffic situation may remain snarled for some time.