Bus crashes into six cars in Virginia, killing 5 and injuring dozens
Summary
A bus crashed into six cars on Interstate 95 in Virginia early Friday morning, killing five people and injuring nearly 35 others. The crash happened near a work zone when traffic slowed, and police say the bus did not slow down in time.Key Facts
- The crash occurred at about 2:35 a.m. local time on Interstate 95 in Stafford County, Virginia.
- Five people died; all were in the vehicles hit by the bus.
- Nearly 34 people were injured; at least three are in critical condition.
- The bus struck six vehicles in front of it while approaching a slowed traffic area near road work.
- Police are still investigating and have not yet announced any charges.
- Southbound lanes were closed for about seven hours and have now reopened.
- Injured people were taken to Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital.
- The cause appears to be the bus failing to slow down for stopped traffic.
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