3 people critically injured after crash in Southeast DC

WASHINGTON — Police are investigating after three people were critically injured during a car crash in Southeast D.C. Monday afternoon.

According to tweets from the D.C. Fire Department, the crash happened in the 200 block of Valley Ave. Three people were critically injured in the crash, there is no word on their exact injuries at this time.

All three people hurt in the crash were riding in the car at the time of the crash.

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

According to a tweet from DC Police Traffic, the crash has caused officers to close the 200 block of Valley Avenue between Atlantic and 4th Streets in Southeast in both directions. Drivers are urged to find an alternate route. 

Maryland State Police confirmed at least six highway workers were killed in a crash on Interstate 695 in Baltimore County last month. The NTSB is currently investigating the deadly crash. Click here to watch and subscribe to the WUSA9 YouTube channel.