At least 5-vehicle crash shuts down I-95 North in Prince George, multiple people hurt
PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Multiple people are in the hospital and Interstate 95 North in Prince George County is shut down after a crash involving at least five vehicles on Monday. The crash took place the evening of Monday, Dec. 16, on I-95 northbound just south of Butler Branch Road. According to a spokesperson for Virginia State Police (VSP), at least five vehicles were involved, with state troopers at the scene still working to learn more about the full extent of this incident. Multiple people were hurt in the crash, though the exact number cannot be confirmed at this time. These victims have been taken to a local hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. The state police spokesperson said that, as of the time of reporting, it is believed everyone involved should recover. As of 9:33 p.m., all northbound lanes are closed, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The southbound left lane was closed at one point, but it has since reopened. Traffic is backed up about a mile. ‘Sounded like someone was at war’: 17-year-old killed just steps away from Henrico elementary school Although a detour is in place, drivers should seek alternative routes to avoid delays as first responders work to clear the scene. It is not known when the highway will reopen, given the severity of the crash. According to the state police spokesperson, both VSP and VDOT are working together to resolve this incident. No additional details are available as of the time of reporting. For the most up-to-date traffic information, call 511 or visit Virginia 511 online. This is a developing story, stay with 8News for updates.
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PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Multiple people are in the hospital and Interstate 95 North in Prince George County is shut down after a crash involving at least five vehicles on Monday.
The crash took place the evening of Monday, Dec. 16, on I-95 northbound just south of Butler Branch Road. According to a spokesperson for Virginia State Police (VSP), at least five vehicles were involved, with state troopers at the scene still working to learn more about the full extent of this incident.
Multiple people were hurt in the crash, though the exact number cannot be confirmed at this time. These victims have been taken to a local hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. The state police spokesperson said that, as of the time of reporting, it is believed everyone involved should recover.
As of 9:33 p.m., all northbound lanes are closed, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The southbound left lane was closed at one point, but it has since reopened. Traffic is backed up about a mile.
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Although a detour is in place, drivers should seek alternative routes to avoid delays as first responders work to clear the scene.
It is not known when the highway will reopen, given the severity of the crash. According to the state police spokesperson, both VSP and VDOT are working together to resolve this incident.
No additional details are available as of the time of reporting.
For the most up-to-date traffic information, call 511 or visit Virginia 511 online.
This is a developing story, stay with 8News for updates.
