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8 people, including 6 children, taken to hospital after 3-vehicle crash in Suffolk

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Posted at 7:43 PM, Jul 30, 2021
and last updated 2021-07-30 20:01:24-04

SUFFOLK, Va. - Eight people were taken to the hospital after a three-vehicle crash on the Godwin Bridge on Bridge Road Friday afternoon.

Dispatchers received the call of the crash involving an SUV, a pick-up truck and a passenger vehicle just before 2 p.m.

Suffolk Police and Suffolk Fire & Rescue responded to the scene.

Suffolk Fire & Rescue crews gave the victims, six of whom are children, emergency medical assessment and treatment.

All eight victims were taken to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

A portion of the road was closed immediately after the crash. Traffic was alternated until all lanes reopened at 3:05 p.m.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Stay with News 3 for updates.