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Police & Fire
6 Taken To Hospital After Fiery Dump Truck Crash On 495 Outer Loop In Prince George's County
A dump truck crash went up in flames during a multi-vehicle crash that left six patients hospitalized, two in critical condition, on the outer loop of 495 in Prince George’s County Monday morning, April 8, authorities said. It happened just before 10:45 a.m. on the Outer Loop of 495 at Pennsylvania Ave., according to the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department. Crews found flames showing from the overturned dump truck and transported six patients to a local hospital for treatment, they said. Approx 10:44am PGFD units were dispatched to the Outer Loop of 495 at Pennsylvania Ave for a …
News
Man Airlifted To Hospital With Serious Injuries From Propane Tank Fire Near Lincoln Memorial
A man suffered serious injuries and had to be airlifted to an area hospital by US Park Police when a fire broke out at a kiosk near the Lincoln Memorial. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called shortly after 7 a.m. on Thursday morning to a small concession kiosk outside Lincoln Memorial Circle NW, where there were propane tanks in danger of exploding. Update kiosk fire Lincoln Memorial Circle. Continue to overhaul the kiosk. Investigators on scene to determine cause. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/v2SPeAEgaJ — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) March 28, 2024 One person was injured and taken to t…
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Tanks Full Of Liquid Asphalt, Used Motor Oil Catch Fire At Montgomery County Industrial Site
Video from the scene shows the smoky oil tank blaze that prompted a HazMat response in Montgomery County on Thursday morning, March 14. The tanks went up in flames at 13900 Piney Meetinghouse Road near Travilah Road (FO Day Industries) in Rockville shortly before 11:50 a.m., MCFRS Spokesperson Pete Piringer said. The blaze involved several oil tanks containing liquid asphalt and used motor oil, prompting a response by HazMat crews in the area. 1p Update - FO DAY AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES, Piney Meetinghouse Rd, several tasks burning, including liquid asphalt, used motor oil, fire is contain…
News
Chlorine Leak Evacuates Montgomery County Fitness Center
Guests at a fitness center in Montgomery County had to evacuate due to a chlorine leak early on Tuesday morning, Feb. 27. The leak was confined to a small area in the basement of One Life Fitness at 4400 Montgomery Ave. in Bethesda, Fire & Rescue Service Spokesperson Pete Piringer said. HazMat crews entered the building to assess damages as guests evacuated. Two patients were transported for evaluation, Piringer added. Update: - 4400 Montgomery Av - One Life Fitness...Chlorine leak isolated to a small area in the basement. Hazmat has made entry to assess & contain issue. 2 patie…
Traffic
Overturned Trash Truck Temporarily Ties Up Traffic On I-495 In Montgomery County
Three people were hospitalized and a road and a busy ramp had to be shut down to holiday travelers after a trash truck overturned and spilled fuel in Montgomery County. First responders were called to a stretch of I-495 between Connecticut Avenue and Georgia Avenue early in the afternoon on Wednesday where there was a reported crash involving an overturned truck, leading to some lane and ramp closures. According to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson, a trash truck overturned and began spilling fuel, sending three people to the hospital with what were described as non…
Traffic
Maryland Dad Killed In Wrong Way Tractor Trailer Crash On I-83 In PA
A fatal crash is now known to have been caused by a tractor-trailer going the wrong way on Interstate 83 in York County, Pennsylvania, authorities explained late on Monday night. Hendry Tamarez Nunez, 47, of the 800 block of Showell Court, Baltimore, Maryland has been identified as the man who died at the scene of the crash, York County Coroner Pam Gay said. Shortly before 3 a.m. a tractor hauling an empty trailer entered I-83 South incorrectly driving north from Market Street on Oct. 9, the coroner Gay explained citing police. Gay noted the correct onramp for I-83 was closed for maint…
News
CSX Train Derailment Causes Road Closures In Maryland (
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Crews in Prince George's County are picking up the pieces after a massive train derailment in Hyattsville. More than a dozen cars were derailed when a freight train went off the tracks early on Saturday morning at the intersection of Alternate Route 1 and Decatur Street, officials say. 10:15 AM Photos from the scene: pic.twitter.com/Ih8l8yXMHu — Hyattsville Police Department (@HyattsvillePD) September 23, 2023 City officials are also advising that people avoid the area after several pedestrians were caught near the scene taking in the sights and taking photos. PLEASE AVOID THE AREA…
Police & Fire
Fiery Crash Reported At Gas Station After Car Plows Through Pump In Maryland (
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Disaster was averted in Prince George's County when two cars crashed at an area gas station and went up in flames. Shortly before noon on Wednesday, fire crews were called to Sunoco in the 300 block of Washington Boulevard in Laurel, where there were reports of a two-car crash that led to a fire near the gas pumps that led to a fuel spill. Upon arrival, Prince George's County Fire and EMS personnel found one vehicle on fire after a crash that took them through one of the gas pumps. The scene of the crashPrince George's County Fire/EMS It is unclear what caused the crash. A spokespers…
Police & Fire
HazMat Situation Evacuates Montgomery County Post Office
A Montgomery County post office was evacuated due to a HazMat situation Saturday, June 3. Officials said only that a vapor cloud caused by a white substance spill on Olney Laytonsville Road in Olney was to blame. The incident happened around 12:15 p.m. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Police & Fire
Overturned Garbage Truck Causes I-83 HazMat Situation
A garbage truck rollover on I-83 slowed traffic during morning rush hour Wednesday, June 22 in Baltimore County. A HazMat team was called to the northbound side between exits 10 and 13 around 8:58 a.m., county police say. Two people suffered minor injuries.
Police & Fire
Body Found In Car In Fairfax County (
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Emergency response crews were on the scene of a dead body found inside of a car in Fairfax County, Herndon Police said on Twitter. UPDATE 1: It does not appear that any crime was committed. Crews on-scene noticed something that prompted them to call HAZMAT to the scene as a precaution. Continue to avoid the area. Updates as available. #HerndonPD — Herndon Police (@HerndonPolice) May 9, 2022 This body was found in the 500 block of Florida Avenue around 3:19 p.m. on Monday, May 9, according to the Tweet. Police confirm to Daily Voice they don't suspect any crime was committed. The body w…
Police & Fire
Small Explosion Sets Off Fire In Anne Arundel County: Fire Officials
Anne Arundel County Fire was on the scene of a small explosion from a shipping container that sparked a fire in Millersville, the department said on Twitter. Major Incident: Jabez Run in Millersville. @AACoFD On Scene. Avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/TmsKJpFWch — Anne Arundel County Fire Department (@AACoFD) May 4, 2022 The explosion was reported just after 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4, the department said. The fire was put out a short time later, fire officials said. Hazmat crews were on the scene investigating as well. People are being advised to avoid the area. No other informatio…
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