PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — One person trapped inside an overturned truck was pulled from the wreckage.
At least two vehicles collided at the intersection of Prince William Parkway and Yates Ford Road about 3 p.m. One victim pulled from the truck will be flown by helicopter to a local hospital for injuries that do not appear to be life-threatening, said Prince William police spokesman Nathan Probus.
Emergency crews closed all lanes of the parkway at Yates Ford Road about 3:30 p.m. so a helicopter could land. A second victim was being treated on the scene for unknown injuries.
A second victim was being treated on the scene for unknown injuries.
We’ll update this post with more information when we have it.
Update 3:35 p.m.
Police tell us Prince William Parkway will remain closed after the helicopter clears the area as crews investigate the crash.
We’re told traffic on Yates Ford is congested.
Update 3:40 p.m.
From the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission:
Due to the closure of Prince William Parkway at Yates Ford Rd. because of an accident the westbound Cross County Connector scheduled to arrive at Manassas Mall at 3:48 will be extremely late. The eastbound bus scheduled to depart Manassas Mall at 3:53 will depart on time.
