A multi-vehicle crash caused major delays and a seven-mile backup on a busy stretch of Interstate 95 in Stafford, Virginia, on the commute to Washington D.C., Thursday morning.
The delays were in the northbound lanes of I-95, with vehicles crashed at VA-610. The crash had been moved out of the way as of 8:30 a.m. but cars still passed slowly in the left lane.
"What a mess on NB I-95 in VA. Take a look… a 7-mile backup in one section and then more delays north of that," News4 Traffic Reporter Melissa Mollet tweeted.
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Farther down I-95, a second crash with multiple vehicles caused morning delays near Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge. The crash had been cleared as of 8:30 a.m.
The roads Thursday morning were slick with rain. The Virginia Department of Transportation in Northern Virginia warned commuters about poor driving conditions.
"Areas of moderate to heavy mist and drizzle remain across Northern Virginia this a.m.," @VaDOTNOVA tweeted. "Probably in my top three of least favorite conditions to drive in."
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Mollet recommended commuters plan ahead because of the traffic and weather. Additional scattered showers were expected later in the day, according to the Storm Team4 forecast.
"Overall, everything else is looking OK, but it is wet and messy out there this morning," Mollet said.
The cause of the crash was not immediately released.
This is a developing story. Stay with News4 for more updates.
