STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. (WJLA) — Five people are dead and dozens injured following a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 southbound early Friday morning.
According to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), the incident occurred around 2:35 a.m. near mile marker 146, approximately two miles south of Exit 148 for Quantico. Virginia State Police reported that a bus failed to slow for traffic, colliding with six vehicles stopped ahead of a work zone.
Officials confirmed five fatalities among those in the struck vehicles. A total of 34 individuals were transported to nearby hospitals, with three reported to have critical injuries. A Stafford County Fire and Rescue spokesperson stated that one injured person was airlifted to a hospital, while the rest were taken by ambulance to several local facilities.
As of 10 a.m., two lanes of I-95 southbound remain open at mile marker 146. Travelers are advised to take alternate routes to avoid delays; the detour has been lifted at Exit 148 (Quantico).
Authorities said the crash is still under active investigation, and charges are pending.