Update: Woodpecker Road opened shortly before 8 p.m.
From earlier:
Chesterfield Fire Department said at 3:20 on Wednesday afternoon that on the 7800 block Woodpecker Road in Matoaca, both lanes are closed due to a vehicle crash.
Sources say that a box truck is on its side. Fire crews took nearly 30 minutes to mark the incident under control – reporting two individuals who were trapped inside.
Sources tell Virginia Scope that the individuals trapped in the vehicle were not seriously injured at the time, but fire officials have yet to release any information regarding their condition.
Officials have not indicated how long the road will be closed.
We will update you when we have more details.
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