Massive 69-Car Pileup In Virginia Leaves Several With Life-Threatening Injuries

A massive “chain reaction” pileup on an interstate in Virginia, early Sunday morning left dozens of people with injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening, authorities said.

According to Fox News, at least 69 vehicles crashed in the westbound lanes of I-64 near Williamsburg at 7:51 a.m., Virginia State Police Sgt. Michelle Anaya said at a news conference later Sunday. 

At the time of the crash, police said ice was present on the Queens Creek Bridge and heavy fog blanketed the area seriously affecting driving conditions.

Sgt. Anaya called the ice and fog conditions “causative factors” of the crashes, saying that the initial cause was still unknown and may take several days to learn as troopers continue to investigate.

The congestion was so tight that some vehicles had been pushed off the road by other cars interlocking the wreckage. First responders were forced to walk across on the roofs of vehicles.

While there were no immediate reports of fatalities, Sgt. Anaya said 51 victims were transported and/or treated at four local area hospitals. Officials couldn’t provide details on the extent of the injuries at this time.