RICHMOND, Va. -- A five-vehicle wreck snarled traffic on Interstate 95 north near Interstate 295 in Henrico County Wednesday afternoon.
Troopers were called to the chain-reaction crash at mile marker 84 at 2:15 p.m., according to officials with Virginia State Police.
VDOT said the interstate's northbound left and center lanes as well as left shoulder were closed.
As a result, traffic was backed up at least 2 miles as of 3:10 p.m.
Officials with Henrico Fire said at least 9 people were taken to area hospitals.
Troopers said VDOT crews were "on the way to the scene to assist with cleanup."
As of 5 p.m., the scene appeared to be clear.
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