Bus crashes into cars on Virginia interstate, killing 5 people, state police say
Summary
A bus crashed into several vehicles on Interstate 95 in Virginia early Friday morning, killing five people and injuring dozens more. The crash occurred near a work zone where traffic was slowing, and the bus failed to reduce speed, striking six vehicles.Key Facts
- The crash happened at about 2:35 a.m. on southbound I-95 in Stafford County near Quantico, Virginia.
- Five people died, all in other vehicles hit by the bus; 44 people were injured and taken to hospitals.
- Four of the victims were from one car that caught fire, including two children aged 7 and 13 from Greenfield, Massachusetts.
- The fifth victim was a 25-year-old woman from Worcester, Massachusetts, in an SUV struck by the bus.
- The bus driver, Jing S. Dong, 48, from Staten Island, New York, is under investigation and faces potential charges.
- The bus was operated by E&P Travel Inc., a company with a satisfactory safety rating and incorporated in late 2023.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a safety investigation into the crash.
- Federal data shows driver-related problems cause the majority of fatal bus crashes, including fatigue and inattention.
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