DINWIDDIE COUNTY, Va. β One person was killed and two others were seriously injured in a fiery wreck that closed northbound Interstate 85 for nearly five hours Sunday morning.
Troopers were called to the single-vehicle crash not far from the exit ramp for Route 460 west just after 6:15 a.m.
That is where an SUV ran off the left side of the interstate, hit several trees and then burst into flames, according to officials.
A passenger in the SUV died at the scene. The driver and another passenger suffered serious injuries and were medflighted to an area hospital.
"A passerby who attempted to rescue the trapped passenger also suffered minor burns and drove himself to an area hospital," troopers said.
Traffic was detoured off the interstate at the exit for Route 703.
"Motorists should follow the posted detour or seek alternate routes to avoid delays," officials warned.
However, the interstate reopened and the scene was clear as of about 10:50 a.m.
The investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing, officials said.
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