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Head-On Collision Injures Several, Shuts Down Road

By KJ MUSHUNG

STAFFORD, Va. – A head-on collision between a pickup truck and an SUV injured at least three people and shut down a road in western Stafford County today. The accident occurred before noon at the intersection of Poplar and Stefaniga roads, shutting down Stefaniga in both directions.

According to initial reports, at least three people appeared to be injured. One was transported to Stafford Hospital. One of the drivers and a second person were evaluated by emergency personnel at the scene but refused to be taken to the hospital.

A call to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office was not immediately returned.

A witness to the crash said heavy snow was falling at the time of the collision and visibility was greatly reduced.