HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — A tractor-trailer driver has been charged with reckless driving after crashing into a stationary pothole repair work zone on I-295 Wednesday evening, triggering a five-vehicle collision that injured several people, according to Virginia State Police.

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The crash happened around 8:24 p.m. on southbound I-295 near the I-64 eastbound Exit 28A, according to WRIC. Investigators say the tractor-trailer failed to move into the left lane while approaching the work zone and struck two truck-mounted attenuator (TMA) vehicles and two pickup trucks — one driven by a civilian and the others belonging to the road maintenance crew.

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The tractor-trailer driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital before being charged with reckless driving. Three additional people, including one roadway worker, were also taken to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

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The Virginia Department of Transportation’s Traffic Incident Management Program (TRIP) responded to assist with cleanup and vehicle removal. A detour was implemented at Exit 28 to redirect traffic around the scene.

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Virginia State Police say the crash remains under active investigation.

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