Rockingham County, VA – Major Accident on I-81 SB Causes Injuries near Exit 240

Rockingham County, VA (October 29, 2023) – A serious accident with injuries occurred on the southbound lanes of I-81, 1.3 miles south of the VA-257 Exit 240, on Sunday, October 29th. This incident led to the closure of all southbound travel lanes.

Virginia State Police immediately responded to the scene, accompanied by emergency crews who provided immediate on-site medical assessments and assistance to the injured individuals.

Details regarding the victims’ identities and the extent of their injuries have not been disclosed at this time.

Investigations into the circumstances surrounding this incident are currently underway to determine the causes.

We hope that the injured parties make a full and complete recovery.