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From Virginia Statewide Incidents Facebook Post:
"Five Killed, Dozens Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Bus on I-95 in Stafford County
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal multi-vehicle crash involving a bus that occurred at approximately 2:35 a.m. Friday on Interstate 95 southbound near the 146-mile marker in Stafford County.
According to the preliminary investigation, southbound traffic was slowing for an upcoming work zone when a bus failed to reduce speed and struck six vehicles.
Authorities confirmed that five people in the vehicles struck by the bus were killed in the crash. In addition, 34 patients were reportedly transported to area hospitals, including three who suffered critical injuries.
The crash prompted a massive emergency response and resulted in all southbound lanes of Interstate 95 being shut down. Northbound traffic was also heavily impacted, with significant delays reported in the area.
Virginia State Police said the crash remains under investigation and charges are pending at this time.
Officials stated that additional updates will be released as more information becomes available. "
Stafford County is about 45 miles south of Washington, DC. As of 8:15 AM, I-95 south is closed in Stafford County, creating monumental traffic jams.
"Five Killed, Dozens Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Bus on I-95 in Stafford County
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal multi-vehicle crash involving a bus that occurred at approximately 2:35 a.m. Friday on Interstate 95 southbound near the 146-mile marker in Stafford County.
According to the preliminary investigation, southbound traffic was slowing for an upcoming work zone when a bus failed to reduce speed and struck six vehicles.
Authorities confirmed that five people in the vehicles struck by the bus were killed in the crash. In addition, 34 patients were reportedly transported to area hospitals, including three who suffered critical injuries.
The crash prompted a massive emergency response and resulted in all southbound lanes of Interstate 95 being shut down. Northbound traffic was also heavily impacted, with significant delays reported in the area.
Virginia State Police said the crash remains under investigation and charges are pending at this time.
Officials stated that additional updates will be released as more information becomes available. "
Stafford County is about 45 miles south of Washington, DC. As of 8:15 AM, I-95 south is closed in Stafford County, creating monumental traffic jams.
