Four Dead In Fiery Single-Vehicle Crash At VA Norfolk International Airport Early Saturday

NORFOLK, VA. (THECOUNT) — Four people were killed in a single-vehicle Saturday morning at the Norfolk International Airport in Virginia, after exiting the roadway, according to reports.

A vehicle crash near Norview Avenue in Norfolk left four people dead after a vehicle heading toward the departures area of the airport crossed centerlines and exited the roadway. The vehicle then collided with a tree and caught fire.

Police received the call around 1 a.m. in the 2200 block of Norview Avenue, according to 13NewsNow.

Earlier police said three people were pronounced dead at the scene. Later, police updated the fatality number to four people.

Police are still attempting to positively identify the victims.

Norfolk Police Dept via Twitter:

“@NorfolkPD #NorfolkPD investigators provide an update and confirm 4 people have died after a car crashed into a tree and caught fire early Saturday morning at Norfolk International Airport.

Anyone with possible information on the deadly crash should contact police at 911 immediately.

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