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Several people hospitalized following 7-vehicle crash in Newport News

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Posted at 4:07 PM, Feb 14, 2020
and last updated 2020-02-14 16:07:31-05

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - The Newport News Police Department responded to a seven-vehicle crash at the intersection of J. Clyde Morris Boulevard and Diligence Drive Friday afternoon.

According to the department, the crash occurred at 2:15 p.m.

Police said the crash appears to have occurred due to the vehicle at the rear striking the vehicle in front of it, causing a chain reaction.

Several people were taken to a local hospital, but officers said no life-threatening injuries were reported.

Charges may be pending.