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Sheriff Responds To Joppatowne High School For Reported Shooting (UPDATED) Sheriff Responds To Joppatowne High School For Reported Shooting (UPDATED)
Sheriff Responds To Joppatowne High School For Reported Shooting (Updated) New details were released by Harford County Sheriff Gahler following an isolated shooting reported at Joppatowne High School on Friday afternoon. There was an increased police presence at the school, though few confirmed details were released by officials. The school was reportedly evacuated.  Volunteer Firefighters from Joppa-Magnolia VFC and a @HarfordCoDES EMS unit are working at an incident at Joppatowne High School. Follow @Harford_Sheriff for updates. https://t.co/Y5ZBUGLQig — Harford Co., MD Fire & EMS (@HarforCoFireEMS) September 6, 2024 According to the sheriff, a 16-year…

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One Airlifted To Hospital After Construction Site Injury In Harford County One Airlifted To Hospital After Construction Site Injury In Harford County
One Airlifted To Hospital After Construction Site Injury In Harford County A construction worker in Harford County suffered serious injuries and had to be airlifted to an area hospital after falling out of a truck and into the foundation of a home in Joppa.  First responders were called before noon on Tuesday, Sept. 3 to the 1400 block of Philadelphia Road, where there was a reported injury at the construction site with a possibly unstable truck at the scene. Harford According to a Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS spokesperson, the injured person was airlifted by a state police helicopter to shock trauma in Baltimore for treatment and evaluations …

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Worker Killed By Dump Truck In Work Zone Crash On I-95, State Police Say (UPDATED) Worker Killed By Dump Truck In Work Zone Crash On I-95, State Police Say (UPDATED)
Worker Killed By Dump Truck In Work Zone Crash On I-95, State Police Say (Updated) There was a fatal pedestrian crash in a work zone along I-95 in Harford County on Tuesday morning, state police say. Shortly after 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 6, troopers were called to the southbound lanes of the interstate near the Maryland 152 overpass in Joppa, where there was a crash involving a pedestrian and dump truck. According to the preliminary investigation, a dump truck in the work zone was backing up with it struck a worker. There have been several crashes on I-95 in the past several days in Harford County that have tied up traffic. Police say that the worker was pronounced dead at th…

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Crash, Vehicle Fire Blocks Southbound Lanes Of I-95 In Harford County On Monday (UPDATED) Crash, Vehicle Fire Blocks Southbound Lanes Of I-95 In Harford County On Monday (UPDATED)
Crash, Vehicle Fire Blocks Southbound Lanes Of I-95 In Harford County On Monday (Updated) A stretch of the southbound lanes of I-95 in Harford County was blocked in advance of the evening commute when a vehicle caught fire in Edgewood. Motorists were advised to avoid the interstate past exit 77 and MD-24, where there was a vehicle crash and fire that blocked all lanes, officials said. Volunteer Firefighters from @AbingdonFire & Joppa-Magnolia VFC and a @HarfordCoDES EMS unit are on scene of a vehicle crash with fire that blocks all lanes of southbound I-95 past exit 77, MD-24, in #EdgewoodMD. Expect delays. #MDTraffic. pic.twitter.com/X6ZUrOYqJG — Harford Co., MD Fire &am…

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Traffic Tied Up On I-95 For Multi-Vehicle Crash In Harford County Traffic Tied Up On I-95 For Multi-Vehicle Crash In Harford County
Traffic Tied Up On I-95 For Multi-Vehicle Crash In Harford County Traffic was delayed on I-95 on Sunday afternoon in Harford County, where there was a crash that left three lanes blocked in Edgewood. An alert was issued by the Harford County Fire and EMS department shortly before 1:20 p.m. on Aug. 4, where there were crews in the northbound lanes of the interstate near MD-24 in Edgewood. Volunteer Firefighters from Joppa-Magnolia VFC & @AbingdonFire and 2 @HarfordCoDES EMS units are on scene of a vehicle crash that has 3 right lanes of northbound I-95 blocked just after exit 77 A, MD-24, in #EdgewoodMD. pic.twitter.com/RL5G6EYSFk — Harford Co., MD …

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Firefighter Injured Battling Small Blaze Outside Maryland Apartment Building: Fire Marshal Firefighter Injured Battling Small Blaze Outside Maryland Apartment Building: Fire Marshal
Firefighter Injured Battling Small Blaze Outside Maryland Apartment Building: Fire Marshal One firefighter suffered a hand injury while dealing with a fire in Harford County that is believed to have been set by a minor, officials say. Crews from the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company were called late in the afternoon on Monday to the Village of Lakeview Apartments on Edgewater Drive in Edgewood, where there was a reported fire.  According to the Maryland Fire Marshal, investigators believe that a minor is suspected of igniting four boxes of air filters that was located on the ground, just outside the window of a maintenance office, on fire. Firefighters were a…

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Traffic Delayed On I-95 For Dump Truck Crash Under Maryland Overpass Traffic Delayed On I-95 For Dump Truck Crash Under Maryland Overpass
Traffic Delayed On I-95 For Dump Truck Crash Under Maryland Overpass Some lanes were blocked on I-95 in Northern Maryland in advance of Tuesday's afternoon commute following a crash involving a dump truck and vehicle under a busy bridge in Harford County. First responders from the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and Abington Fire Department were called before 2:30 p.m. on May 14 to a stretch of the northbound lanes of the interstate under the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Parkway to investigate the crash. According to Harford County Fire and EMS officials, the crash involved a passenger vehicle and dump truck under the overpass (MD-24) just pass exit 77 on…

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Woman Dies After Being Trapped Under Lawn Mower In Maryland Ravine Woman Dies After Being Trapped Under Lawn Mower In Maryland Ravine
Woman Dies After Being Trapped Under Lawn Mower In Maryland Ravine A woman was killed after going into cardiac arrest after being trapped under a commercial lawn mower in Harford County, officials say. Late on Thursday afternoon, crews from the Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company and Harford County Department of Emergency Services paramedics responded to the 2300 block of Willow Vale Drive, where there were reports of a woman who was unconscious and not breathing. The scene of the fatal incident in Fallston. Fallston Volunteer Fire Company According to investigators, first responders found a woman trapped shortly after 5:15 p.m. on May 2 in a…

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Crash On US-1 Leads To Delays For Motorists Before Afternoon Rush In Harford County Crash On US-1 Leads To Delays For Motorists Before Afternoon Rush In Harford County
Crash On US-1 Leads To Delays For Motorists Before Afternoon Rush In Harford County Traffic was temporarily tied up on US Route 1 in Harford County on Tuesday afternoon following a reported crash in Fallston.  Crews from the Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company were busy following a crash at the intersection of Belair Road (US-1) and Mountain Road (MD-152).  Some lanes at the busy intersection were temporarily blocked while first responders evaluated the scene and investigated the crash. Officials said that motorists can expect delays in the area. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Volunteer Firefighters from @FallstonFireCo and a @…

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Firefighter Hospitalized While Battling Maryland House Fire Firefighter Hospitalized While Battling Maryland House Fire
Firefighter Hospitalized While Battling Maryland House Fire One firefighter was injured on Tuesday morning battling a blaze that broke out in Harford County, officials say. First responders from several agencies were called around 5:30 a.m. on Feb. 27 to a home in the 300 block of Hill Court, where flames could be seen showing from the roof of an area residence.  Volunteer Firefighters from @SusquehannaHose and surrounding companies are on scene of a house fire in the 300 block of Hill Court in #HavreDeGrace. One Firefighter transported to @HopkinsBayview by @HarfordCoDES EMS. @MarylandOSFM on scene.📷Susquehanna Hose Co pic.twitter.com/h8Dqu…

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Crash Investigation On I-95 Backs Up Traffic In Harford County Crash Investigation On I-95 Backs Up Traffic In Harford County
Crash Investigation On I-95 Backs Up Traffic In Harford County Traffic was slowed on I-95 in Harford County just in time for the Wednesday afternoon commute following a crash that blocked several lanes. First responders from several agencies responded to a stretch of the southbound lanes of the interstate near exit 77, where a crash forced crews to block the left two lanes while they investigated and evaluated at the scene. Volunteer Firefighters from @AbingdonFire @jmvfc8 and @AFDco2MD and a @HarfordCoDES EMS unit are on scene of a vehicle crash that blocks the 2 left lanes of southbound I-95 past exit 77 in #EdgewoodMD. Expect delays. pic.twitter.…

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Dump Truck Crash Ties Up Traffic Near I-95 Overpass In Maryland Dump Truck Crash Ties Up Traffic Near I-95 Overpass In Maryland
Dump Truck Crash Ties Up Traffic Near I-95 Overpass In Maryland Traffic was backed up in Northern Maryland on Wednesday afternoon when a dump truck crashed and overturned in Harford County. At around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, first responders from several agencies were called to a stretch of Calvary Road (MD-136) at the I-95 overpass in Abingdon, where a dump truck was on its side, blocking several lanes. Volunteer Firefighters from @AbingdonFire and a @HarfordCoDES EMS unit are on scene of a crash with an overturned dump truck on Calvary Road (MD-136) at the I-95 overpass in #AbingdonMD. Expect traffic delays. #MDTraffic pic.twitter.com/Tt48ASROPm — Har…

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Overturned Dump Truck Blocks I-95 Ramp On Friday Morning In Maryland Overturned Dump Truck Blocks I-95 Ramp On Friday Morning In Maryland
Overturned Dump Truck Blocks I-95 Ramp On Friday Morning In Maryland Traffic was tied up in Northern Maryland on Friday afternoon when a dump truck overturned on Mountain Road at the ramp to southbound I-95. First responders in Harford County were called to the area in Clayton before noon on Friday, Sept. 15, temporarily blocking part of the ramp as crews were called to the scene. A Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Department spokesperson at the scene said that Harford County Department of Emergency Services personnel were also responding to pump the remaining diesel fuel out of the tank of the dump truck so it can be towed away safely. Volunteer Firefight…

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Motorcyclist Injured In I-95 Crash; Lanes, Ramp Blocked In MD (DEVELOPING) Motorcyclist Injured In I-95 Crash; Lanes, Ramp Blocked In MD (DEVELOPING)
Motorcyclist Injured In I-95 Crash; Lanes, Ramp Blocked In MD (Developing) At least one person was injured on Sunday afternoon when a motorcyclist crashed on I-95 in Northern Maryland, officials said. Traffic was tied up on Sunday, July 23, when first responders were called to a stretch of I-95 in Maryland to assist at the scene of a motorcycle crash in Harford County. The crash was reported on I-95.Maryland DOT Harford County Fire and EMS personnel were joined by volunteers from the Abington Fire Department and Harford County Department of Emergency Services in the northbound lanes of I-95 at the 77A exit at MD-24 in Edgewood. While the incident was investig…

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Two Killed When Speeding Truck Overturns, Crashes Head-On Into SUV On I-95 In MD: State Police Two Killed When Speeding Truck Overturns, Crashes Head-On Into SUV On I-95 In MD: State Police
Two Killed When Speeding Truck Overturns, Crashes Head-On Into SUV On I-95 In MD: State Police Two drivers were killed when an SUV struck a median and went airborne on I-95 in Harford County before crashing head-on into another truck late on Thursday afternoon. Baltimore resident Dennis English, Jr., 45, and 64-year-old John Mastropietro, of Ocean Port, NJ, have been identified by Maryland State Police investigators as the two killed in a violent head-on crash in Abington on Thursday, June 8 that injured two others. Volunteer Firefighters from @AbingdonFire & @jmvfc8 are on the scene of a crash with rescue, NB I-95 past exit 77 (MD-24) in #AbingdonMD. Three EMS units, @Harfor…

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