The collision happened on I-695 Outer Loop just before Exit 17 at MD 122 (Security Boulevard) in Baltimore County on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at approximately 8:56 a.m., according to the Maryland Department of Transportation.
Officials said three vehicles were involved in the crash.
All four Outer Loop traffic lanes were closed while emergency responders worked at the scene. One Outer Loop shoulder was also shut down.
Inner Loop lanes remained open as crews responded and traffic backed up through the area.
Maryland State Highway Administration cameras showed traffic at a standstill stretching back past Reisterstown Road and Park Heights Avenue as crews worked to clear the debris from the roadway.
WBAL traffic reporter Tony Thornton said the closure was caused by a truck that “spilled a load of lumber” across the Beltway, forcing crews to shut down the roadway as removal efforts dragged on through the late morning.
Drivers were urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes as the incident continued to impact the morning commute.
No injuries were initially reported.
The crash remains under investigation.
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