05/30/2026
Engine and Medic 8 initially transferred to Hartwood Volunteer Firemen's Association, Inc. to cover additional incidents before being requested to assist with this mass casualty incident. Medic 8 transported 5 patients from the scene to a hospital.
INCIDENT INFORMATION
At 2:35AM on Friday, May 29th, SCFR units responded for a major traffic crash involving a passenger bus, multiple trucks and passenger vehicles. Our crews arrived on scene and worked quickly to identify patients, initiate patient care and suppress vehicle fires. Based on the number of patients, a Mass Casualty Incident was declared.
There were 5 fatalities. 37 additional patients were transported to multiple area hospitals within the region for treatment. All critical patients were transported from the scene within approximately 45 minutes.
A total of 13 transport units, 2 heavy rescue squads, multiple engines and trucks and support resources responded to the scene.
We would like to thank our mutual aid partners for their assistance and response. We are grateful for their partnership.
This was a significant event for all involved, please keep everyone involved in your thoughts. Our crews worked incredibly hard through a very complex and difficult incident.
The crash is currently under investigation by the Virginia State Police. Please direct any further inquiries regarding the crash towards them.
