ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police is investigating a crash involving three tractor-trailers and five cars on I-81 in Rockbridge County.
Authorities say the first crash happened around 8:24 a.m. around mile marker 196 and two other crashes happened soon after the first. Three tractor-trailers and five cars were involved.
Several people suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Lexington, according to state police.
I-81 is currently blocked, but police say one lane will be opened shortly.
Authorities say the crash remains under investigation.