Crash, tar spill closes I-95 South

CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash that shut down I-95 South Monday morning.

Police say the crash happened around 4:55 a.m. November 9, on I-95 South near Ruffin Mill Road (Exit 58) in Chesterfield County.

A preliminary investigation shows what a car was trying to change lanes when it hit a truck carrying tar.

The crash caused the truck to overturn and spill tar on the road.

Both drivers were taken to the hospital and are expected to be OK.

There are traffic delays and major backups in the area.

The crash remains under investigation.