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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-29T11:10:21.000Z",
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  "textContent": "A deadly crash on Interstate 95 in Stafford County early Friday morning left five people dead and dozens injured, according to Virginia State Police.\n\nVirginia State Police say the crash happened around 2:35 a.m. on Interstate 95 southbound near mile marker 146 in Stafford County.\n\nPreliminary findings indicate southbound traffic was slowing for an upcoming work zone when a bus failed to reduce speed and struck six vehicles.\n\nFive people in the vehicles hit by the bus were killed. Authorities say 34 people were transported to area hospitals. Three of those patients suffered critical injuries.\n\nPolice say the investigation is ongoing and charges are pending.\n\nDrivers should expect major delays on:\n\n  * Interstate 95 southbound\n  * Route 1 southbound, which is serving as a primary alternate route\n\n\n\nOfficials warn that congestion is expected to worsen throughout the morning commute.\n\n## **Alternate routes:**\n\nThrough travelers are encouraged to avoid the I-95 corridor if possible and consider alternate north-south routes, including:\n\n  * Route 301 east of I-95\n  * Route 29 west of I-95\n\n",
  "title": "5 dead, 34 injured in I-95 bus crash; southbound lanes closed, delays expected"
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