7 hurt in I-495 crash on Christina River Bridge

Accident scene on the Christina River Bridge

Accident scene on I-495
Accident scene on I-495 (Photo: DFN)

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/14/2015) A three-vehicle accident injured seven people, including children, on southbound Interstate 495 this evening, according to reports from the scene.

The crash happened about 8 p.m. on the Christina River Bridge.

The crash reportedly began when one vehicle swerved to avoid furniture in the roadway and lost control.

One of the vehicles involved was a limousine.

DelDOT reported the southbound lanes were closed at 12th Street.