WASHINGTON – A seven car accident has closed both directions of New York Ave. NE at Bladensburg Road, right in front of the Washington Times building.

D.C. Police say there are multiple injuries and at least 18 people are involved.

Several have been transported to area hospitals but some are on the scene and refusing transport.

This is a developing story.

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