The fire was doused at 9:31 a.m. and now only one lane of traffic is getting by the mess, said Prince William fire and rescue spokeswoman Kim Hylander.
Traffic cameras along they highway show traffic in the area stalled in both the north and soutbound directions.
Woodbridge, Va. –– Commuters will have another chance to be heard this month at a town hall meeting.
A free community resource, the PotomacLocal.com’s calendar at is packed with great ideas to keep you and your family busy all week long.
This weekend, you have several options to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a little early. Be sure to catch the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Manassas, which starts at Quarry Road and Prescott Avenue at 11am on Saturday morning.
Prince William will move forward with its immigration lawsuit, Fairfax County residents want more say over their police department, and Charlie Sheen will be missed on TV.
Despite the massive show of force used last night during raids on two homes on Bremerton Drive, federal authorities say the police action was prompted by an ongoing investigation.
Sources tell PotomacLocal.com that investigation stretches far beyond Dale City.
Authorities at 8 p.m. Tuesday were called to Walmart on Garrisonville Road (Va. 610) in North Stafford for a report of a burglary.
A manager at the store told sheriff’s deputies two men had taken a laptop from the store, so deputies put a look out for the men.
The face of Washington’s Metrorail map will soon change forever, and those changes will affect riders on the Blue and Yellow lines.
Metro officials announced today their plans to realign service on the Blue and Yellow lines.
The National Weather Service says a line of heavy showers is moving through the area and streams and creeks are rising toppling their banks.
Forecasters say the rains we’ve experienced today should make rivers crest tonight at two to three feet above normal.
A coastal flood warning is in effect until 3 a.m. as area rivers, creeks and streams are expected to crest two to three feet above flood stage tonight.
It’s been raining in the Potomac Communities since last night, and the rain is forecast to continue to fall throughout the evening. In some places, thunderstorms could bring heavier rain and wind before 3 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
The crash happened about 11:45 a.m. at mile post 152 at Dumfries. Those involved in the crashed suffered injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening, said Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller.
Initial reports indicate police were directing traffic up the exit ramp to Dumfries Road (Va. 234) to get drivers around the crash, but later asked the ramp be closed to drivers.
