Botetourt, VA – One Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-81 at MM 149.6

Botetourt, VA (August 2, 2025) – A multi-vehicle crash caused major delays along Interstate 81 in Botetourt County on August 2, leaving at least one person injured. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, the collision occurred around mile marker 149.6 in the southbound lanes. Authorities confirmed it was a chain-reaction crash, though the exact number of vehicles involved has not been released. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene.

One person was treated for injuries at the site and later transported to a local hospital. Fortunately, their injuries were reported as non-life-threatening. The Virginia State Police managed the scene, directed traffic, and launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. Multiple lanes were temporarily blocked due to debris and damaged vehicles, leading to significant traffic delays during the afternoon. Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to contact them with information.