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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…

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One Killed, Several Injured In Three-Vehicle I-495 Crash In Maryland: State Police One Killed, Several Injured In Three-Vehicle I-495 Crash In Maryland: State Police
One Killed, Several Injured In Three-Vehicle I-495 Crash In Maryland: State Police One person was killed and several injured in an early morning crash in Montgomery County, state police say. Troopers were called at approximately 3 a.m. to the inner loop of I-495 near Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, where there was a reported three-vehicle crash.  (~245a) IL495 between Connecticut Ave & Georgia Ave IAO Exit 31A, collision w/ entrapment, involves 3 vehicles, multiple trauma patients, 1 person likely was ejected from vehicle, @mcfrs PE707, RS741, E705B, PE719, A716, M741, M750, A741B, EMS702 on scene, some lanes blocked — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 5, 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…

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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 …

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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, @…

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