Six road construction workers were killed in a crash on the Baltimore Beltway in Woodlawn, Wednesday afternoon. The fatalities occurred when a 2017 Acura TLX entered a work zone and hit the workers, then overturned. The identities of the six victims have been released, and police are still investigating the cause of the crash. While there might be a second vehicle involved, the driver of the Acura appears to have lost control of the vehicle for reasons that are so far unknown.

Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with helicopters arriving at the scene to transport victims to the hospital. In addition to the tragic loss of life, the accident traffic caused major traffic delays and road closures.

Some officials are calling for stricter safety measures to protect road workers. This accident highlights the danger construction workers face as they attempt to make necessary repairs to roadways. Until the investigation reveals more information, we can only speculate on what caused this collision, but it serves as a stark reminder to all drivers to slow down in work zones, prevent distracted driving, and stay alert on the road.