MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Human remains were discovered on Interstate 40 in West Memphis, Arkansas Wednesday night, according to the Arkansas State Police.
The ASP says the remains were discovered around 4:30 p.m. at the 280-mile marker of I-40. The Arkansas State Crime Lab will do an autopsy to determine the victim's identity and the manner and cause of death.
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This comes after traffic was halted on I-40 eastbound at the I-55 spit on Wednesday night, causing a major traffic backup that lasted hours.
The ASP is the investigating agency.