Overturned Dump Truck Spills Fuel Onto Roadway, Shuts Down I-270 In Maryland

An overturned dump truck that spilled fuel into the roadway led to a closure on I-270 in Frederick County on Friday afternoon.

Backed up traffic on I-270 in Frederick County.
Photo Credit: *Maryland Department of Transportation*

Zak Failla

10/21/2022 12:33 p.m.

Shortly before noon on Friday, Oct. 21, first responders were called to a stretch of the parkway near Urbana, forcing a shutdown of all northbound lanes and tying up traffic.

The driver had to be extricated from the truck and was airlifted by a Maryland State Police helicopter to an area hospital. His condition was not immediately available on Friday afternoon.

It is unclear what caused the driver to crash.

Northbound traffic is being diverted to Route 80. Delays were up to nearly nine miles as of 12:15 p.m. on Friday afternoon. Southbound delays are approximately four miles, with the right lane open.

Police did not identify the driver.

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