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New I-695 Inner Loop Closure Point To Take Effect Monday: Maryland Transportation Authority
With the entire East Coast continuing to adjust to the collapse of the Key Bridge collapse in Maryland, the state's Transportation Authority announced new closures and alternatives for motorists on I-695. Beginning on Monday, April 15, there will be a new closure point in effect on the Inner Loop. According to officials, the closure will be at MD 151/North Point Boulevard (exit 42) which will be the last exit for drivers. Outer Loop closure remains intact at MD 173 (exit 1) (see above). New closures and traffic patterns. Maryland Transportation Authority Police via Facebook …
Traffic
Serious Crash Snarls Traffic, Closes I-95 Ramp In Baltimore (
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A serious crash caused a traffic jam and shut down an exit ramp on I-95 in Baltimore during rush hour on Thursday, April 4, developing reports say. The collision occurred on the southbound side at exit 52 around 3:40 p.m., according to the MDTA: SB I-95 at exit 52, ramp to 295 remains closed due to serious crash. #MDTraffic #BalTraffic — MDTA (@TheMDTA) April 4, 2024 The ramp from I-95 southbound to MD 295 exit 52 was expected to be closed for an extended period of time as crews responded: Anticipate an extended closure of ramp from SB I-95 to MD 295 (Ex 52) for crash response and …
Traffic
Montgomery County Rollover Sends 4 To Hospital
A rollover involving four vehicles in Montgomery County sent four people to the hospital Monday morning, March 18, crews said. It happened on Darnestown Road at Key West Plaza near Hunting Lane in Rockville, MCFRS Spokesperson Pete Piringer said. Crews responded and found one of the vehicles overturned around 11:50 a.m. One of the occupants was extricated before four were taken to a nearby hospital. All southbound lanes of Darnestown Road prior to Key West Ave near Hunting Lane were shut down for the investigation and cleanup, Piringer added. RX @mcpnews TRAFFIC ADVISORY: All southboun…
News
Manhole Cover Explosions Leave Hundreds Of Baltimore Residents In The Dark (
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Some residents in Baltimore are still without power hours after the city was rocked by an underground fire that caused chaos for some. Late on Thursday, Jan. 25, multiple agencies were called to the 300 block of North Charles Street, where there was a reported underground fire, smoke coming from multiple manholes, and possible explosions. Maintenance Hole Explosion With Fire: https://t.co/4K4lpClnOe — Citizen Baltimore (@CitizenAppBALT) January 26, 2024 According to officials, the initial investigation found that fire was emitting from one of the smoking manholes, which was quick…
Traffic
Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Lanes On Key Bridge In Maryland: DOT
A multi-vehicle crash shut down a portion of the Key Bridge in Maryland on Tuesday morning, Jan. 16. The crash occurred near the I-695 outer loop on the Key Bridge around 11 a.m., according to the MDTA. All lanes closed at Key Bridge/I-695 Outer Loop. Detour in effect. Left lane of Inner Loop also closed. #mdtraffic #baltraffic — MDTA (@TheMDTA) January 16, 2024 The inner loop left lane had reopened, while the outer looper remained closed and detoured as of around 11:55 a.m. All lanes remain closed at Key Bridge/I-695 Outer Loop for multi-vehicle crash with fuel spill. Detour remai…
Traffic
Fatal Crash Leads To Lane Closures In Anne Arundel County (
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At least one person was killed in an Anne Arundel County crash on Saturday morning, leading to lengthy lane closures for most of the day, police confirmed. An alert was issued by the Anne Arundel Arundel Police Department shortly after 10 a.m. on Jan. 13 about a fatal crash in the area of Shady Side Road at Bay Breeze in Shady Side involving a telephone pole. Road closure, Anne Arundel Co. Shady side at Bay Breeze will be closed for most of the day due to an accident involving a telephone pole. This was/is a fatal. No further information is available. AA traffic safety must complet…
Police & Fire
Firefighter Injured Battling Two-Alarm Blaze In Baltimore County (
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One firefighter was hospitalized - and since released - on Sunday morning battling a two-alarm blaze that broke out in a Parkville building. Shortly after 6 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, crews were called to the 9300 block of Harford Road, where there was a partial collapse that led to lane closures in the area as firefighters worked to corral the flames that broke out inside the building. #BCoFD, 9300 BLK Harford Rd. Fire is under control. One firefighter to local hospital with minor injuries. 08:34LS pic.twitter.com/1w4KizV9Yn — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) Decembe…
Traffic
Woman Killed Crashing Head-On Into Work Van In Maryland, State Police Say
One person is dead and another hospitalized after a head-on crash with a work van in Harford County, state police officials say. Shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, troopers were called to a stretch of MD Route 23 (East West Highway) near the Morse Road Bridge to investigate a reported crash involving at least two vehicles in Forest Hill. According to the agency, a woman was driving a Hyundai Accent east on Route 23 and passed multiple vehicles in a passing zone, at which point a Nissan work van traveling in the opposite direction struck her head-on. The woman in the Hyunda…
Traffic
Procession Planned For Fallen Baltimore Firefighter Rodney Pitts III On Friday
The Baltimore County Police Department is cautioning motorists that there will be traffic disruptions on Friday as the fire department prepares for the funeral procession of firefighter Rodney Pitts, who died in the line of duty. On Thursday, Oct. 19, Pitts was killed battling a massive blaze in Northwest Baltimore that also claimed the life of Lt. Dillon Rinaldo, who died days after the fast-moving fatal fire at an area hospital. According to officials, the funeral procession is planned to begin at 8:45 a.m. from the funeral home to Cathedral of Mary Our Queen on North Charles Street in B…
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RV Sparks Mile Long Brush Fire Halting Traffic On I-81 Near MD/PA Line: PennDOT (
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An RV fire turned brush fire halted traffic on Interstate 81 near the Maryland and Pennsylvania state lines on Wednesday, authorities told Daily Voice. The RV's brakes caught fire near 14: PA 316 - Wayne Avenue around 2:27 p.m. on Oct. 25, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Fritzi Schreffler explained. The fire quickly spread causing "about a mile's worth of brush fires," she said noting that the "RV was pulling a vehicle and they (were both) fully engulfed in flames." You can see the Marion Volunteer Fire Company 8's video of the scene in the player below. Co. 8 along with …
Traffic
Driver Killed Outside Car In Crash On Beltway In Pikesville: Maryland State Police
Traffic was temporarily shut down on I-695 on Sunday morning following a crash that killed a 37-year-old man on the side of I-695 in Baltimore County, Maryland State Police say. Catonsville resident Bryan Joseph Lee has been identified as the person who was killed after his car became disabled when he crashed into a concrete median on the interstate near Security Boulevard in Pikesville. According to the police, Lee's Honda Civic was stuck at around 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8, and when he got out of his car to investigate, he was struck by Hillcrest Heights resident Shannetta Rene Thompson…
News
More Than Two Dozen Injured After University Of Maryland Bus Crashes Into Pole (
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At least 27 people suffered various injuries after a University of Maryland bus crashed into a pole on Wednesday morning, shutting down a major roadway. Officials say that around 11:20 a.m. on Wednesday, first responders were called to the area of Baltimore Avenue and University Boulevard in College Park after the bus struck a light pole and left more than two dozen people with injuries. Approx 10:20 am #PGFD units were dispatched to Baltimore Ave & University Blvd in College Park for a rescue call. On scene crews found a University of MD bus into a light pole. 27 patients with mino…
Police & Fire
Roads Closed As Police Negotiate Baltimore Barricade Situation (
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Some roads were closed in Baltimore on Thursday afternoon as police dealt with a barricade situation, officials say. Members of the Baltimore Police Department were engaged in a standoff at approximately 6 p.m. on Thursday in the 1600 block of West North Avenue. Residents in the area have been advised to stay indoors and motorists are being warned to avoid the area. Crisis Intervention officers, SWAT, and other negotiators from the department were all called to the area to assist with the barricade as they work to peacefully resolve the situation. The incident led to a closure of We…
Traffic
Emergency Vehicles, School Buses To Be Impacted By 10-Week Harford County Road Closure
A busy roadway in Harford County will be shut down to all traffic for several weeks, officials are cautioning. Beginning on Wednesday, July 26, a section of West MacPhail Road between South Tollgate Road and Ponderosa Drive in Bel Air will be closed for approximately 10 weeks to allow crews to complete sewer rehab work in the area. During the closure, officials advised that emergency vehicles and school buses will not be allowed through the area amid the extensive project. Detours are expected to be posted, though motorists have been instructed to simply avoid the area during the sew…
Traffic
Fatal I-70 Crash Under Investigation: Maryland State Police (
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At least one person was killed and others injured in a crash on I-70 that temporarily shut down traffic on Wednesday afternoon in Frederick County. An alert was issued shortly before 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon advising that an investigation has been launched following the fatal crash on the interstate near exit 42 (MD 17 / Myersville Middletown Road.) #TRAFFICALERT: @MDSP are investigating a fatal crash on eastbound I-70 at Exit 42 (MD 17/Myersville Middletown Road). All lanes on the eastbound side are closed. Please seek alternative routes. For updated traffic conditions: https:/…
Traffic
All Southbound I-83 Lanes Closed For Tractor-Trailer Fire In Parkton (
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Traffic was backed up on I-83 in Baltimore County on Monday afternoon when a trailer went up in flames. First responders and a Hazardous Materials team were called to a stretch of the southbound lanes of I-83 in Parkton near Middletown Road and Mt. Carmel Roads at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Monday to extinguish a truck fire. TRUCK FIRE | A tractor-trailer fire has caused the closure of southbound I-83 @ York Rd #Parkton. @MDEnvironment requested to assist. No injuries reported. DT1304 TF pic.twitter.com/YwCWKeLhQR — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) June 26, 2023 No injur…
Traffic
One Killed When Tractor-Trailer Goes Off Road, Breaks Electrical Support Pole Near MD School
All lanes have been reopened on the Jacob Tome Memorial Highway in Cecil County after a fatal crash tied up traffic on Thursday morning. Police have identified Port Deposit resident Dylan Edwards, 26, as the driver who was killed in a crash while he was pulling a 2003 tanker trailer on Route 276 that led to power lines in the roadway, shutting down lanes in both direction on Thursday, June 22. Shortly before 2:15 a.m. on Thursday morning, Maryland State Police troopers were called to the highway near Cowan Road in Colora, where there was a tractor-trailer that crashed into the woods near …
Traffic
Daytime, Overnight Lane Closures Scheduled Due To I-695 Project In MD
There will be temporary lane closures along I-695 and nearby major roads for several days as the State Highway Administration continues an ongoing project. The Maryland DOT announced that there will be continue to be overnight lane closures along parts of the Baltimore Beltway, now with intermittent daytime closures on MD 122 (Security Boulevard) beginning on Sunday, June 11. Closures are expected to continue through Friday, June 16. According to officials, the closures "are required for relocation of utilities, installation of new roadside infrastructure and relocation of temporary …
Traffic
Major Roads Closed After Tanker Overturns, Spills Tar All Over Baltimore Bridge
Traffic was tied up in northeast Baltimore on Wednesday afternoon when a tanker overturned and spilled tar all over the roadway, leading to multiple road closures. The Moravia Road Bridge and portion of I-895 had to be shut down at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, when the truck apparently struck a guard rail and flipped onto its side, spilling the tar. The site of the tanker crash.MDTA According to the Maryland Department of Transportation, as of 1 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, southbound access to the interstate remained closed due to a crash on the overpass. Balt C…
Police & Fire
Driver Killed In Two-Car Crash At Quiet Harford County Intersection, State Police Say
One person was killed and a second hospitalized after a violent crash that led to lengthy lane closures in Harford County on Wednesday morning. Michael Elliot, 74, of Bel Air, was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash at the intersection of Prospect Road and Whiteford Road on Wednesday, March 8, that involved 30-year-old Belcamp resident Sanelisiwe Masondo. According to Maryland State Police investigators, troopers were called shortly before 11 a.m. on Wednesday morning to the Whiteford intersection to investigate a crash involving Elliot’s Toyota Tacoma, which was traveling north on Whit…
Traffic
Gas Line Struck By Contractors Working On Prince George's County Project Ties Up Traffic: PD
There will be “significant impact to pedestrian and vehicular traffic” along a busy roadway in Prince George's County after a gas line was struck by a contractor working in the area. At approximately 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, the Prince Georges’s County Fire/EMS Department issued an alert advising that units were dispatched to the intersection of Lakeland Road and Baltimore Avenue in College Park for a reported gas leak after a line was struck. Officials said that there will be a significant impact on pedestrian and vehicular traffic along Route 1, which was also closed as of approxi…
Traffic
Overturned Propane Truck Ties Up Traffic On Route 50 Bridge In Maryland On Monday Morning
US Route 50 was shut down in both directions at the Severn River Bridge on Monday morning in Maryland after a propane tank overturned on the bridge, tying up traffic. An alert was issued by the Anne Arundel County Fire Department during the morning commute regarding a large propane tank that overturned, forcing emergency crews to close all lanes in both sides of the roadway. ***Traffic Accident U.S. Route 50 on the Severn River Bridge. A large propane truck has overturned on the bridge. Currently all lanes are closed in both directions. Please use an alternate route. Emergency Crews…
Traffic
Violent Crash Causes Delays On I-95 Bridge In Maryland
Traffic was temporarily tied up on I-95 on Thursday morning when there was a violent crash in Harford County. During the morning commute on Thursday, Sept. 15, a car was rear-ended, sending it into the barrier on the northbound lanes of the interstate on Tydings Bridge. The car was totaled in the crash, which caused lane closures in both directions on I-95 as police investigated and crews from the Susquehanna Hose Company cleared the scene. At least two people were transported to an area hospital for treatment of undisclosed injuries sustained in the crash.
News
Maryland Animal Hospital Canceling All Appointments 'Until Further Notice' After Shooting
A Maryland animal hospital is canceling all appointments in Baltimore following an armed standoff that left one injured and another in police custody. Light Street Animal Hospital sent a message to its customers following a dispute in south Baltimore between two relatives that escalated into a barricade situation and prompted a lockdown of an area school. “Hello. As many of you have seen, we had an emergency situation at the hospital today. We will be canceling all appointments until further notice," the agency posted, according to WJZ. “We will be in the office tomorrow (Tuesday, Aug. 30)…
Police & Fire
Multiple Injuries Reported In Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash: Fire Officials
Several injuries were reported in a violent multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in Maryland, officials announced. First responders in Cecil County were dispatched to a stretch of the interstate in Perryville shortly before noon on Tuesday, Aug. 23, when a chain-reaction crash resulted in multiple injuries, according to authorities. #PERRYVILLE | 695 BOX | #CECIL | *MVC* | SB I-95 @ MM 92.7 | 5 VEH MVC W/INJURIES, VEHS ON BOTH SHOULDERS, MSP CLOSING LANES | #MDTraffic #CecilTraffic #RoadClosed #AvoidArea #RoadClosed — CecilCounty FireBlog (@CecilFireBlog) August 23, 2022 The crash led to multip…
News
Road Closed After Train Strikes Box Truck In Washington County: Report
First responders were called to a reported train accident in Washington County, according to an unconfirmed report. An alert was issued at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 19, where a box truck was reportedly struck by a train at the intersection of McAfee Hill Road and Cascade Road in Highfield-Cascade. It is unclear what the truck was carrying. The driver was reportedly not injured, though the incident led to road closures. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for new information as it is released.
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Injured After Crashing Into Wooded Area In Maryland: Reports
A motorcyclist suffered traumatic injuries after crashing into a wooded area in Cecil County, officials announced. First responders responded to a stretch of Mechanics Valley Road in North East near the intersection of Deans Lane at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, according to the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office. The rider lost control and crashed - possibly due to a deer in the roadway - before ending up in a nearby wooded area, they said. Investigators did not release the motorcyclist's name or age. Following the crash, Mechanicsville Valley Road was closed between Bouchell…
News
Overturned SUV Shuts Busy Maryland Roadway
A busy Maryland roadway was closed in both directions late in the afternoon on Wednesday, July 6, when there was a reported multi-vehicle crash. First responders were dispatched to a stretch of Virginia Avenue near the I-70 bridge in Washington County, where there was a reported crash with at least one car that landed on its roof, officials said. The crash was reported near Halfway and Williamsport. On social media, a user responded on the Washington County MD Fire Calls page to advise that it was his wife who was involved in the crash, with her SUV being the vehicle to roll over. “My wi…
Traffic
Tree And Debris Removal Will Require Day-Long Bridge Closure In Maryland
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT) announced that a busy bridge will be closed for several hours this week to allow contracting crews to clear the area of debris. Officials announced that the MDOT will close the MD 180 bridge over Catoctin Creek for approximately six hours on Wednesday, June 29, to remove large debris and trees lodged against and under the bridge in the Jefferson area of Frederick County. Starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, crews will use a crane and other equipment to pull tree limbs and other debris out of the creek and away from th…
Police & Fire
Massive Sinkhole Shuts Lanes Of I-270 For Days
A large sinkhole on Interstate 270 caused by a broken drainage pipe is expected to cause major traffic delays as officials prepare for at least a week of road closures, reports News4. The sinkhole has closed two southbound lanes and the shoulder of Interstate 270 near the Interstate 370 exit. The hole near the Muddy Branch Road overpass is 25 feet wide, the outlet reports. To read the full report by News4, click here.
Police & Fire
17-Year-Old Run Over By Tractor-Trailer In Baltimore County: Police
A 17-year-old boy is dead in an early morning fatal pedestrian crash in Baltimore County, authorities said. Initial investigation revealed Kingdavid Okolo, of Cockeysville, ran into the road for unknown reasons when they were struck by a tractor-trailer, Maryland State Police said. Police responded to the crash on the southbound side of I-83 south of Shawan Road in Cockeysville around 4:50 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, MDSP said. ALERT: Crash - Baltimore County, I 83 southbound at exit 20 Shawan Road. All lanes are closed. #MDTraffic #MDOTnews soc — MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) A…
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