A terrible crash involving more than 60 vehicles happened on Interstate 64 near Williamsburg, Virginia on Sunday morning.
Heads up! If you are traveling on I-64, take note of this chain-reaction crash near Williamsburg. https://t.co/i7eGV5XpL2
(Photo Credit: Williamsburg Flight Center) pic.twitter.com/cReF5WjTaL
— 8News WRIC Richmond (@8NEWS) December 22, 2019
According to state police, 63 total vehicles were involved in the crash, which resulted in 35 injuries. The best news is that no fatalities have been reported.
12:30 UPDATE: #VSP investigation continues into 63-vehicle chain reax crashes impacting east & west I64 in #York County. 35 transported for treatment. No fatalities reported. Continue to folo @511statewideva for detour info. @YorkPoquosonSO @VaDOTHR pic.twitter.com/UFZ2oK3f2U
— VA State Police (@VSPPIO) December 22, 2019
These aerial shots show the enormity of the pileup.
Aerial pic of the crash on I-64 in Williamsburg. Pic from Williamsburg Flight Center. pic.twitter.com/4oWTGcLxyg
— Ricky Matthews (@wxrjm) December 22, 2019
Here is one video taken from the scene.
I-64 accident this morning pic.twitter.com/xD1DjLMY1k
— Bray Hollowell (@Brayhollowell42) December 22, 2019
And this one from just minutes after the accident occurred.
Wow, this is the video a man took right after the pile up on I64. He says he waited in his car for a few minutes before getting out to make sure other cars wouldn’t hit him. @WAVY_News pic.twitter.com/SEzmyLks6a
— Deanna Bettineschi (@DeannaWAVY) December 22, 2019
Scary situation.
Update:
The number of people injured from the crash has risen above 50.
UPDATE: #VSP investigation continues into I64 #York County crashes. 69 vehicles w/51 transported to region hospitals. Most injuries minor; 11 serious. No life-threatening or fatalities reported. Fog & ice causative factors. TY @VaDOTHR @jccpolice @YorkPoquosonSO & 7 #fire depts. pic.twitter.com/64aupQtPf3
— VA State Police (@VSPPIO) December 22, 2019
UPDATE: All lanes on I-64 WB have been reopened after a multi-vehicle crash. State Police say:
-69 vehicles involved
-51 people injured
-Queens Creek Bridge, fog/ice may have caused crash@KofoLasaki will have more details at 6:30p on @WTKR3 https://t.co/RMfAsxu2aE— Erin Miller (@Emiller_reports) December 22, 2019
Thankfully, although two people reportedly have life-threatening injuries, there have still been no fatalities to this point.
Wow… from news conference on I-64 pileup:
-69 vehicles involved in crash
-51 people treated for injuries
-2 with life threatening injuries.
The story isn’t over. Team coverage on @WAVY_News 10 at 6.
Pics: Ivan Levy via Facebook pic.twitter.com/pvOu9JiqIp— Robert Bennett (@WAVY10Bob) December 22, 2019
Editor’s note: The headline in this post has been changed to reflect updated information.
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