Two seriously hurt after 3-vehicle crash in Chesterfield

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Two people are seriously hurt after a three-vehicle crash in Chesterfield County on Wednesday, per fire officials.

At about 5:41 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17, troopers with Virginia State Police were called to northbound Route 288 near Bailey Bridge Road for report of a three-vehicle crash.

Details on this crash are limited at this time, but Chesterfield Fire and EMS told 8News that a total of five people were taken to the hospital with injuries. Two of them have serious injuries.

As of 6:57 p.m., all northbound lanes are closed and traffic is backed up about three miles, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). Drivers are being detoured at Courthouse Road.

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According to state police, these closures are in place to allow wreckers to clear the scene of the crash.

Chesterfield Fire said the roadway will likely remain closed until about 8 p.m. Wednesday.

No further information on this crash is available as of the time of reporting.