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Five killed and 34 injured in traffic accident in USA

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A bus collided with six other vehicles on Interstate 95 in Virginia, killing five people.
  • Thirty-four others were injured, with three in critical condition.
  • The crash occurred when the bus failed to slow down at a construction zone.

A severe traffic accident involving a bus and six other vehicles on Interstate 95 in Virginia has resulted in five fatalities and 34 injuries, including three people in critical condition. The incident occurred early Friday morning, according to state authorities.

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger expressed her condolences, stating, "My thoughts go out to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, and I pray that the injured recover quickly."

Preliminary reports from the police indicate that the bus driver failed to reduce speed at a construction zone, leading to the collision. The exact circumstances surrounding the crash are still under investigation, with U.S. transportation authorities called in to examine the scene. The five individuals who died were occupants of the vehicles struck by the bus, not passengers on the bus itself.

No charges have been filed as of yet. The accident took place near Quantico, southwest of Washington, D.C., causing significant disruption on the major East Coast highway.

My thoughts go out to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, and I pray that the injured recover quickly.

โ€” Abigail Spanberger, Governor of VirginiaIssuing a statement following the fatal accident.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.