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Hampton, VA (March 10, 2026) – Emergency units from both Hampton and Norfolk responded to a multi-vehicle crash near the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel on Tuesday, March 10, shortly before 6:00 a.m. The collision involved a Jeep and at least one other vehicle, and smoke was reported coming from one of the vehicles at the scene.
Injuries were reported as part of the initial radio traffic, though the number of people hurt and the extent of their injuries have not been confirmed. The dual-jurisdiction response reflected the tunnel’s position on the boundary between the two cities.
No further details about the cause of the crash or the identities of those involved have been released. Authorities continue to investigate the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available. Our thoughts are with those affected as they continue to recover.
What Makes Crashes Near the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Particularly Serious in Virginia
The Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel is one of the most heavily traveled crossings in Virginia, carrying thousands of vehicles daily between Hampton and Norfolk. Its unique design — transitioning between elevated bridge spans and underwater tunnel sections — leaves drivers with very limited options to pull over or exit in the event of an emergency. When a crash occurs near the tunnel, the confined roadway can quickly create dangerous backups and complicate the response from emergency crews.
Smoke from a vehicle in this type of environment raises additional concerns, since ventilation is restricted within the tunnel itself. Virginia’s tunnel crossings require coordinated responses from multiple jurisdictions, which is why both Hampton and Norfolk units are typically dispatched together when incidents arise near this stretch of roadway.
