STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — At least five people are dead and dozens more are injured after a bus struck six vehicles on Interstate 95 south in Stafford County early Friday morning, according to Virginia State Police.
"The preliminary investigation indicates that traffic was slowing southbound for an upcoming work zone. A bus failed to slow for traffic and struck six vehicles," a Virginia State Police spokesperson said. "There are five fatalities in the vehicles struck by the bus. Thirty-four patients have been reportedly transported to area hospitals, three with critical injuries."
The crash occurred at about 2:35 a.m. at the 146-mile marker, near the 610-Garrisonville exit, police said.
Two lanes of I-95 south reopened around 9:50 a.m. and the detour at the Quantico exit to Route 1 was lifted. The south left shoulder and left lane remain closed, officials said.
Traffic was backed up more than 8 miles as of 10 a.m. Southbound delays start before exit 156 (Dale City) in Prince William.
The crash remains under investigation and charges are pending.
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