A multi-vehicle crash involving a passenger bus on Interstate 95 in Stafford County, Virginia, early Friday morning resulted in five deaths and injured dozens more, authorities reported. The collision occurred at approximately 2:35 a.m. on the southbound lanes near Quantico, where traffic had slowed ahead of a work zone.

Virginia State Police indicated that a bus carrying about 34 passengers failed to reduce speed and struck six vehicles, including a Chevrolet Suburban and an Acura SUV. The impact forced the Suburban into the Acura and additional vehicles. Four of the fatalities were occupants of the Acura—a 45-year-old man, a 44-year-old woman, a 13-year-old girl, and a 7-year-old boy—all from Greenfield, Massachusetts. That vehicle caught fire following the crash. The fifth victim, a 25-year-old woman from Worcester, Massachusetts, was in the Suburban. All five fatalities were in vehicles struck by the bus.

Forty-four people sustained injuries in the incident and were transported to multiple hospitals, with several in critical condition. Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg received 19 of the patients, treating some in serious or critical condition, while others were discharged. Emergency services declared a mass casualty incident at the scene and responded with more than a dozen ambulances, rescue squads, and fire units. One patient was airlifted by helicopter.

The bus, operated by E&P Travel Inc., a company based in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, was en route from New York City to Charlotte, North Carolina, at the time of the crash. Jing S. Dong, 48, of Staten Island, New York, was identified as the bus driver and sustained injuries. Authorities have not yet filed charges but continue to investigate the driver's actions and the circumstances leading to the collision.

Federal officials, including a spokesperson from the Federal Transit Administration present at the scene, described the crash as a tragic event. The National Transportation Safety Board announced it is deploying a “go-team” to conduct a safety investigation into the crash.

E&P Travel Inc. was incorporated in late 2023 and holds a satisfactory safety rating from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The company operates a small fleet with 11 drivers. While the cause of the crash remains under review, federal agencies have historically pointed to driver-related issues—such as fatigue or medical conditions—as major factors in motorcoach accidents.

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger expressed condolences to the victims and families and affirmed that state agencies are actively responding to the incident. Southbound lanes on I-95 were reopened by midday, though traffic delays persisted.

Investigators continue to examine the factors contributing to the crash, including mechanical conditions and driver performance, as part of ongoing efforts to improve interstate passenger bus safety.