Woman Trapped in Car After Crash Involving Dump Truck on I-395

(Updated at 2:20 p.m.) Police and firefighters responded to a crash involving a car and a dump truck on I-395 Friday afternoon.

The crash happened around 1 p.m. on northbound I-395, approaching Washington Blvd. The force of the collision trapped the driver inside the car; firefighters had to heavy tools to cut one of the doors open to extricate her.

The driver of the car is being evaluated for injuries. As of 1:15 p.m. at least two left-hand lanes of northbound I-395 were closed.

Photos from an entrapment on 395 earlier today. Dump Truck vs SUV. Crews had to cut open the driver side door to free the patient. pic.twitter.com/lODuGtd6W2

— Arlington Fire (@ACFDPIO) August 25, 2017

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