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Multiple Crashes Close I-81 North In PA At MD Border

Multiple Crashes Close I-81 North In PA At MD Border

Multiple Crashes Close I-81 North In PA At MD Border Part of Interstate 81 northbound closed after multiple crashes near the border with Maryland, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials announced on Saturday, June 29. The closure was from I-81 N from Exit 5 Greencastle-Waynesboro to Exit 10: PA 914 Marion. It was first reported just after 3:30 p.m. but the roadway reopened around 5 p.m., according to PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler. It is unclear how many vehicles and people were involved and if there were any injuries. Check back here for updates. This is one of two crashes that closed a highway…

by Jillian Pikora

06/29/2024

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Two Dead, One Hurt In Fiery I-270 Crash In Maryland

Two Dead, One Hurt In Fiery I-270 Crash In Maryland

Two Dead, One Hurt In Fiery I-270 Crash In Maryland Two people were killed and one other injured in a three-vehicle crash on I-270 in Montgomery County that blocked several lanes early on Friday morning, officials say. Fire and Rescue personnel were called at around 5 a.m. on June 21 to a stretch of the northbound lanes of the interstate, where there was a fiery crash that left two people trapped inside, while a third was able to escape, but suffered undisclosed injuries. The crash was reported near Exit 6A between Montrose Road and Route 28, and reportedly involved an abandoned vehicle. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO According to a Montgomery Co…

06/21/2024

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Explosions Reported, Church Evacuated By Utility Room Fire In Baltimore

Explosions Reported, Church Evacuated By Utility Room Fire In Baltimore

Explosions Reported, Church Evacuated By Utility Room Fire In Baltimore Explosions were reported and a fire had to be put out inside a Maryland church early on Friday morning in Baltimore, officials say. At approximately 4 a.m. on June 14, crews from the Baltimore Fire Department responded to the Christ Lutheran Church in the 700 block of South Charles Street, where there was a fire in the utility room, which caused an evacuation of the building. The cause of the fire is believed to be electrical related. Baltimore Fire Department According to the agency, there were also reports of explosions in the basement of the building and adjacent manholes. The…

06/14/2024

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Weeks-Long 24-Hour Closure, Detour Planned On MD-24 In Harford County: MDTA

Weeks-Long 24-Hour Closure, Detour Planned On MD-24 In Harford County: MDTA

Weeks-Long 24-Hour Closure, Detour Planned On MD-24 In Harford County: Mdta There will be a lengthy closure and detour on a busy roadway for several weeks in Harford County beginning on Sunday night. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration announced a temporary 24-hour closure and detour of the right-turn from northbound MD 24 (Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway) to eastbound Singer Road beginning at 6 p.m. on June 9. It is expected to be in effect 24 hours a day through mid-July. Officials say that the closure is to allow crews to replace a 35-foot section of damaged corrugated metal pipe at the southeast corner…

06/09/2024

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Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts I-68 (DEVELOPING)

Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts I-68 (DEVELOPING)

Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts I-68 (Developing) A tractor trailer crash closed all lanes of I-68 in Washington County early Wednesday, May 1. As of 8:15 a.m., all lanes were closed in both directions at Mountain Road near Exit 74, the Maryland State Highway Administration said. The MDOT site shows two vehicles were involved in a crash. ALERT: WASHINGTON COUNTY; CRASH I-68 EAST AT EXIT 74 MD 903 MOUNTAIN RD; ALL LANES CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS; USE ALTERNATIVE ROUTE — MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) May 1, 2024 Daily Voice has reached out to Maryland State Police for details. This is a developing story. Check back for more. Want…

05/01/2024

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New I-695 Inner Loop Closure Point To Take Effect Monday: Maryland Transportation Authority

New I-695 Inner Loop Closure Point To Take Effect Monday: Maryland Transportation Authority

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 …

04/14/2024

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Water Main Break Leads To Lengthy Road Closures In Area

Water Main Break Leads To Lengthy Road Closures In Area

Water Main Break Leads To Lengthy Road Closures In Area A water main break led to discolored water for some Frederick residents, and a headache on the roads for others, officials are cautioning. Division of Water and Sewer Utilities crews are currently repairing a water main break that occurred on Wednesday morning at the intersection of Baltimore Road (Md. Rt. 144) and Bell’s Lane. The following closures are in place: Bells Lane to Baltimore Road; Winding Ridge Way at Baltimore Road; Mains Lane at Baltimore Road. The road closure remains in effect until further notice, they said. While water service has been restored to customers, residents …

02/21/2024

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Wegmans Tractor-Trailer Fire Leads To Temporary Lane Closures In Maryland

Wegmans Tractor-Trailer Fire Leads To Temporary Lane Closures In Maryland

Wegmans Tractor-Trailer Fire Leads To Temporary Lane Closures In Maryland The shelves at a Maryland Wegmans location may be a bit bare after a tractor-trailer carrying a delivery was destroyed by an early morning fire in Montgomery County. At approximately 5:15 a.m. on Thursday morning, first responders were called to a vehicle fire on Observation Drive near Ridge Road, where a truck heading to the grocery giant went up in flames. ICYMI - ~515a @mcfrs dispatched for vehicle fire on Observation Dr near Rt 27 (Ridge Rd), fire involved fully loaded tractor trailer headed to nearby Wegmans Market, total loss, no injuries, cleanup continuing likely to afternoon, po…

02/08/2024

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Manhole Cover Explosions Leave Hundreds Of Baltimore Residents In The Dark (UPDATED)

Manhole Cover Explosions Leave Hundreds Of Baltimore Residents In The Dark (UPDATED)

Manhole Cover Explosions Leave Hundreds Of Baltimore Residents In The Dark (Updated) 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…

01/26/2024

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Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Lanes On Key Bridge In Maryland: DOT

Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Lanes On Key Bridge In Maryland: DOT

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…

by Valerie Musson

01/16/2024

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Traffic Tied Up By One-Vehicle Crash In Montgomery County (DEVELOPING)

Traffic Tied Up By One-Vehicle Crash In Montgomery County (DEVELOPING)

Traffic Tied Up By One-Vehicle Crash In Montgomery County (Developing) Some motorists looking to stock up before the winter weather hits the region were caught in traffic following a one-vehicle crash that was reported in Montgomery County. A single-car crash shut down three lanes of George Avenue at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue at around 2 p.m. on Friday afternoon, leaving only the left lane open while first responders investigated the incident. Maryland DOT The Montgomery County Department of Police issued an alert advising that drivers in the area can expect "significant delays" and should avoid the area, if possible. No information about the c…

01/05/2024

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One Dead, Four Injured After Driver Crashes Fleeing From Traffic Stop In Maryland

One Dead, Four Injured After Driver Crashes Fleeing From Traffic Stop In Maryland

One Dead, Four Injured After Driver Crashes Fleeing From Traffic Stop In Maryland A driver who struck a police cruiser before fleeing caused a crash that left one dead and four others injured in Montgomery County, officials say. Officers attempted to stop the driver of a Nissan Maxima overnight, but instead, the driver opted to speed away, ultimately crashing into a Toyota Corolla that ping-ponged into a Honda Pilot on Georgia Avenue, according to authorities. A vehicle collision has the intersection of Georgia and Henderson Avenues shut down. Drivers should seek an alternate route and expect delays. #RoadClosure #MCPD #MCPnews pic.twitter.com/bHxWZv0n7Y — Montgomery …

12/14/2023

Police & Fire

Firefighter Injured Battling Two-Alarm Blaze In Baltimore County (PHOTOS)

Firefighter Injured Battling Two-Alarm Blaze In Baltimore County (PHOTOS)

Firefighter Injured Battling Two-Alarm Blaze In Baltimore County (Photos) 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…

12/03/2023

Police & Fire

Two-Alarm Fire Devastates Maryland Businesses; Causes Millions In Damage (PHOTOS)

Two-Alarm Fire Devastates Maryland Businesses; Causes Millions In Damage (PHOTOS)

Two-Alarm Fire Devastates Maryland Businesses; Causes Millions In Damage (Photos) Millions of dollars worth of damage was caused overnight when an early morning two-alarm fire broke out inside a Montgomery County strip mall. Several businesses suffered extensive damage on Thursday morning when flames tore through several neighboring buildings on Lofstrand Lane in Rockville. First responders were called around 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2 to knock down a commercial building fire that was largely under control by around 8:30 a.m., but not before causing an estimated $2.75 million in damage. Update - Lofstrand La, fire extinguished & under control, no injuries, @…

11/02/2023

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Woman Killed Crashing Head-On Into Work Van In Maryland, State Police Say

Woman Killed Crashing Head-On Into Work Van In Maryland, State Police Say

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…

10/31/2023

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Procession Planned For Fallen Baltimore Firefighter Rodney Pitts III On Friday

Procession Planned For Fallen Baltimore Firefighter Rodney Pitts III On Friday

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…

10/26/2023

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RV Sparks Mile Long Brush Fire Halting Traffic On I-81 Near MD/PA Line: PennDOT (VIDEO)

RV Sparks Mile Long Brush Fire Halting Traffic On I-81 Near MD/PA Line: PennDOT (VIDEO)

RV Sparks Mile Long Brush Fire Halting Traffic On I-81 Near MD/PA Line: PennDOT (Video) 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 …

by Jillian Pikora

10/25/2023

Traffic

Driver Killed Outside Car In Crash On Beltway: Maryland State Police

Driver Killed Outside Car In Crash On Beltway: Maryland State Police

Driver Killed Outside Car In Crash On Beltway: 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…

10/08/2023

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More Than Two Dozen Injured After University Of Maryland Bus Crashes Into Pole (UPDATED)

More Than Two Dozen Injured After University Of Maryland Bus Crashes Into Pole (UPDATED)

More Than Two Dozen Injured After University Of Maryland Bus Crashes Into Pole (Updated) 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…

10/04/2023

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Man Who Killed Wife, Son, Shot Neighbor Knocking On Door Before Standoff In Maryland: Police

Man Who Killed Wife, Son, Shot Neighbor Knocking On Door Before Standoff In Maryland: Police

Man Who Killed Wife, Son, Shot Neighbor Knocking On Door Before Standoff In Maryland: Police A man has been charged with shooting and killing his wife and son in their Fort Washington home before barricading himself inside, authorities announced. Michael Kevin Burch has been identified by the Prince George's County Police Department as the suspect who gunned down Rori Burch, 52, Michael Burch, Jr., 25, in the 1900 block of Tall Timber Court on Thursday afternoon. Police say that Rori Burch was found outside the home, while the son was inside the house. The 62-year-old also shot a third man who was initially listed as critical, suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police say. …

09/01/2023

Police & Fire

Roads Closed As Police Negotiate Baltimore Barricade Situation (DEVELOPING)

Roads Closed As Police Negotiate Baltimore Barricade Situation (DEVELOPING)

Roads Closed As Police Negotiate Baltimore Barricade Situation (Developing) 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…

07/27/2023

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Emergency Vehicles, School Buses To Be Impacted By 10-Week Harford County Road Closure

Emergency Vehicles, School Buses To Be Impacted By 10-Week Harford County Road Closure

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…

07/19/2023

Traffic

Fatal I-70 Crash Under Investigation: Maryland State Police (DEVELOPING)

Fatal I-70 Crash Under Investigation: Maryland State Police (DEVELOPING)

Fatal I-70 Crash Under Investigation: Maryland State Police (Developing) 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:/…

07/12/2023

Traffic

All Southbound I-83 Lanes Closed For Tractor-Trailer Fire In Baltimore County (DEVELOPING)

All Southbound I-83 Lanes Closed For Tractor-Trailer Fire In Baltimore County (DEVELOPING)

All Southbound I-83 Lanes Closed For Tractor-Trailer Fire In Baltimore County (Developing) 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…

06/26/2023

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One Killed When Tractor-Trailer Goes Off Road, Breaks Electrical Support Pole Near MD School

One Killed When Tractor-Trailer Goes Off Road, Breaks Electrical Support Pole Near MD School

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 …

06/22/2023

Traffic

Daytime, Overnight Lane Closures Scheduled Due To I-695 Project In MD

Daytime, Overnight Lane Closures Scheduled Due To I-695 Project In MD

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 …

06/08/2023

Traffic

Major Roads Closed After Tanker Overturns, Spills Tar All Over MD Bridge

Major Roads Closed After Tanker Overturns, Spills Tar All Over MD Bridge

Major Roads Closed After Tanker Overturns, Spills Tar All Over MD 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…

05/24/2023

Traffic

Gas Line Struck By Contractors Working On Prince George's County Project Ties Up Traffic: PD

Gas Line Struck By Contractors Working On Prince George's County Project Ties Up Traffic: PD

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…

12/01/2022

Traffic

Overturned Propane Truck Ties Up Traffic On Route 50 Bridge In Maryland On Monday Morning

Overturned Propane Truck Ties Up Traffic On Route 50 Bridge In Maryland On Monday Morning

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…

11/14/2022

Traffic

Violent Crash Causes Delays On I-95 Bridge In Maryland

Violent Crash Causes Delays On I-95 Bridge In Maryland

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.

09/15/2022

News

Maryland Animal Hospital Canceling All Appointments 'Until Further Notice' After Shooting

Maryland Animal Hospital Canceling All Appointments 'Until Further Notice' After Shooting

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)…

08/29/2022