A bus plowed into vehicles near a work zone on Interstate 95 in Virginia overnight, killing at least five people and injuring dozens more, according to Virginia State Police on Friday.
The deadly crash happened around 2:35 a.m. on the southbound side of I-95 in Stafford County.
“The preliminary investigation indicates that traffic was slowing southbound for an upcoming work zone,” according to police. “A bus failed to slow for traffic and struck six vehicles.”
Video from local media shows children and adults climbing out of the bus after it plunged into an embankment off the interstate.
All five victims who died were in cars that were struck by the bus. Three of the injured victims remain in critical condition.
The southbound I-95 was shut down and traffic was detoured as authorities continue to investigate the fatal crash.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.