Multi-vehicle accident causes delays on American Legion Bridge

A multi-vehicle accident closed the inner-loop of the American Legion Bridge for about an hour Wednesday morning.

The accident was reported around 6:30 a.m. on the section of the bridge heading from Virginia into Maryland. It involved at least seven vehicles, including a tractor-trailer, and caused drivers to sit in traffic for upwards of two hours.

It is unclear at this time how serious the injuries are. The cause of the accident is under investigation.