Multiple vehicles were involved, multiple people were injured, and the highway was damaged and in need repairs after the crash that shut down the northbound side of I-85 in Mecklenburg on Tuesday, the South Hill Volunteer Fire Dept. reported.
According to SHVFD, this work zone crash occurred around the 18.8 mile point. Crews responded at 4:48 p.m.
Images from the scene show a wrecked CBCN tractor-trailer and a wrecked Curtis Contracting truck outfitted for road work.
There was one entrapment, and the truck driver was airlifted to the hospital. Plus, multiple injuries were sustained as a result of the crash from the other vehicles involved in the crash, SHVFD.
Several diesel tanks were lost during the crash resulting in a large hazmat spill, the department also stated.
However, details about the incident are extremely limited, said Matthew Demlein, public relations manager for Virginia State Police.
This is a developing story. More information will be provided as it become available.
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