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Madison County: Chain-reaction crash on Route 29 kills one, injures several people

Crystal Graham
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One person is dead, and several were injured in a five-vehicle, chain-reaction crash on Sunday on Route 29 in Madison County.

According to Virginia State Police, the accident occurred at 4:49 p.m. on Sunday at the intersection of Seminole Trail and Route 230.

Four vehicles were traveling southbound on Route 29 when they slowed or stopped for a red light.

A fifth vehicle was unable to stop and rear-ended one of the vehicles which set off a chain-reaction crash involving all five vehicles.

There is one confirmed fatality. The name of the deceased has not been released.

Several others were transported to the hospital for various injuries, but none are considered life-threatening, according to VSP.

 
 




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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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