Richmond, VA – Commuters across Central Virginia are facing significant delays today after three connected crashes shut down southbound Interstate 95 near Exit 74C/Broad Street, according to Virginia State Police.
According to police, the crashes occurred around 9:15 a.m. Friday when a silver sedan allegedly lost control and crashed in the roadway. The initial impact triggered two additional multi-vehicle crashes in the same area, including a tractor-trailer that jackknifed across all southbound lanes.
State Police reported that 10 vehicles were involved in total. The interstate is expected to remain closed for an extended period as crews work to clear debris, reposition the tractor-trailer, and complete crash reconstruction.
Four people have been transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to investigators. No fatalities have been reported.
The Virginia Department of Transportation is directing drivers to alternate routes and will provide updates on detours and lane reopenings throughout the day. Drivers traveling through Richmond toward Petersburg or Northern Virginia should expect heavy congestion on surrounding streets and consider delaying travel if possible.
These crashes remain under investigation, police said.
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