Three people are dead and two drivers are facing charges after a multi-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon on Interstate 66 in Fairfax County, according to Virginia State Police.

The crash happened in the westbound I-66 Express Lanes near the Dunn Loring-Merrifield Metro station at around 4:10 p.m.

Police said a Honda Pilot hit the back of a truck carrying oxygen tanks while it was stopped in the right lane.

The Honda caught fire and three people who were inside died at the scene.

Investigators said a Toyota 4Runner was involved in “in the events leading up to the crash,” but didn’t offer specifics about what unfolded.

According to police, the drivers of the Toyota and the truck have been charged with reckless driving.

Traffic was snarled for hours in the area. The express lanes began moving forward again after 9:50 p.m.

Virginia State Police continue to investigate the collision.

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