PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Detectives are investigating an overnight crash that killed two people near the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth. The road is back open to traffic in that area.
The Portsmouth Police Department said it was called Wednesday around 1:47 a.m. about two vehicles that crashed at the intersection of George Washington Highway and Effingham Street.
When officers arrived at the scene they found two men who were involved in the incident. They both died.
Police reopened Effingham Street to traffic in both directions, after they worked to clear the scene. 13News Now Traffic Anchor Bethany Reese said the closure was impacting those headed to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
Norfolk Naval Shipyard released an important message for personnel:
George Washington Highway is closed eastbound at the intersection of Elm Street and gate 15 will not be accessible from that direction. Effingham St. westbound traffic can enter gate 15 via Portsmouth Blvd. and Green St. Please use caution in the vicinity of gate 15's traffic lights as they are currently inoperable. All other gates will be accessible as normal.
For personnel leaving NNSY via gate 15 traffic will be averted to Green St. and Portsmouth Blvd.
Other drivers coming from the Downtown Tunnel were told to take Point Centre Pkwy. to Portsmouth Blvd. to avoid possible traffic delays.
Police have not released any other information about the crash at this time.
Author's Note: The video below is on file from June 17, 2021.