RICHMOND, Va. β Several people were injured in a chain-reaction crash involving a tractor-trailer that closed lanes of Interstate 95 south in Richmond on Wednesday afternoon.
VDOT officials said that the crash happened around 1:15 p.m. near mile marker 71.8, which is roughly three miles from the Bells Road exit.
"Preliminary investigation reveals that a disabled vehicle stopped in the left lane was struck, triggering a chain reaction involving five vehicles, including a tractor-trailer that became disabled as a result of the crash," officials with Virginia State Police said. "Several occupants from different vehicles were transported for medical evaluation; none of the injuries are reported to be life-threatening."
Troopers said the interstate's left lane was blocked as crews worked to remove a vehicle from under the tractor-trailer.
Traffic was backed up about 4.5 miles as of around 3 p.m.
"Motorists should seek alternate routes to avoid delays," officials warned.
However, all lanes had reopened and the scene was clear as of around 4 p.m.
There has been no word if charges will be filed in the crash, which troopers said remains under investigation.
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