6 Injured in Virginia Tractor Trailer Crash

Six people were hospitalized on Tuesday after a crash took place involving a tractor trailer in Petersburg, Virginia.

The crash took place on Interstate 95 South, near Interstate 85 South. According to the Virginia State Police it occurred at about 12;41 p.m.

Police officials stated that the collision happened when a 2012 Freightliner truck was driving northbound on I-95 when a 2013 Honda Accord hit it in the front right tire. This caused the large truck to run up and over a barrier wall on its left side, before running into the southbound lanes of the interstate.

The 18-wheeler driver was not injured in the crash, though five passengers in the truck were sent to Southside Regional Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Accord was also sent to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police have not stated whether any charges will be pressed against the drivers.

Source: WTVR.com

Source: http://wtvr.com/2017/05/30/tractor-trailer-crash-causes-delays-on-i-95-south/