Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-495 In Fairfax County Causes Delays For Motorists

Several lanes were closed on I-495 on Tuesday afternoon in Fairfax County when a multi-vehicle crash was reported, backing up traffic for miles.

Motorists in the northbound lanes of the interstate were slowed by a crash initially reported at around 1:15 p.m. which led to an hourlong delay in the area of VA-267W and exit 46.

Three lanes were closed, forcing traffic to get by slowly while the crash was investigated and the scene cleared.

According to the Virginia DOT, as of 2 p.m. on Tuesday, traffic was backed up approximately two and a half miles.

No details about the crash have been released.

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