Overturned dump truck causes miles of delays on I-95 in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- All northbound lanes are closed on a section of Interstate 95 in Richmond on Friday afternoon due to an overturned dump truck.

At around 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, the Virginia Department of Transportation reported that all northbound lanes were closed near Maury Street on I-95 in Richmond due to an overturned dump truck.

The department said a travel lane is also closed on I-95 southbound in the area.

(Photo courtesy: Virginia State Police)

(Photo courtesy: Virginia State Police)

(Photo courtesy: Virginia State Police)

According to the department, there are four miles of delays on the northbound side and delays stretching a little over a mile on the southbound side of the interstate.

Virginia State Police said the crash occurred when a dump truck rear-ended an SUV and overturned. A white sedan then reportedly ran into the dump truck.

State police said the dump truck spilled its load in the northbound lanes of I-95.

According to officials, the drivers of all three vehicles reported injuries that were not considered to be life-threatening.

At 4 p.m., state police said the cleanup would take at least another hour, with traffic moving through the area on the shoulder of I-95 North.

State police said they are working with the Virginia Department of Transportation to make detours.

For real-time traffic updates, visit the Virginia Department of Transportation's website.