Update 8:40 p.m.
Fairfax Connector buses are running behind schedule in the Mt. Vernon area tonight following a crash on U.S. 1.
The Richmond Highway route 171 bus is experiencing major delays – the route that carries riders between Lorton, Franconia-Springfield Metro and the Huntington Metro stations.
Also experiencing delays at this hour are Fairfax Connector routes 151, 152, 159, 161 and 162.
All of the delays are attributed to the crash earlier this afternoon, said Fairfax County transportation spokeswoman Ellen Kamilakis.
Fairfax County police this afternoon said those involved in the two car crash suffered injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening.
We’ll bring you more on this as it develops.
Original Post 4 p.m.
Mt. Vernon, Va. –– All lanes of U.S. 1 in the Mt. Vernon area are back open following a crash.
Police were called to investigate a two-car accident that occurred about 3:30 p.m. in the 8800 block of Richmond Highway, near Old Mill Road.
No one was injured, but the investigation prompted the closure of one southbound lane, according to Fairfax County police.
The lane was reopened just before 4 p.m. and police called for a wrecker to removed at least one of the damaged vehicles.
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