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Rt. 50 reopens after crash sends 1 to hospital

There is no word on what may have caused the crash at this time.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — A portion of Route 50 is closed following a car crash in Fairfax County Friday.

According to tweets from the Fairfax County Police Department, the crash involved two cars and happened on Route 50 near Interstate 66. 

The Interstate 66 eastbound ramp to Route 50 was shut down while officers investigate the cause of the crash. A short time later, crews also closed the Interstate 66 ramp to Route 50 West and Route 50 East is closed at West Ox Road. 

One person was taken to an area hospital in serious condition and is expected to survive. 

There is no word on what may have caused the crash at this time. 

Fairfax County Police confirmed that the roadway was reopened in all directions just before 3:30 p.m.

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