Monitor-Merrimac bridge reopens northbound lanes after crash forced a car partially off the road

Northbound lanes on I-664 at the Monitor Merrimac Memorial Bridge Tunnel were closed Tuesday morning after a multiple vehicle crash. .

The accident occurred around 6:34 a.m., according to a tweet from the Virginia Department of Transportation. VDOT’s traffic cam shows a car involved’s been struck partially off the roadway.

The people involved in the three-car crash sustained non-life-threatening injuries. A total of 3 crashes are being investigated by state police.

Crews were able to clear the accident at approximately 7:38 a.m., according to a spokesperson from the Virginia State Police. All northbound lanes of travel were reopened.

State police say two minor crashes caused a chain reaction of slowed vehicles.

Lyndon German, frederick.german@virginiamedia.com