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Overturned Dump Truck Clogs Fort McHenry Tunnel, Spills Gravel On I-95 Overturned Dump Truck Clogs Fort McHenry Tunnel, Spills Gravel On I-95
Overturned Dump Truck Clogs Fort McHenry Tunnel, Spills Gravel On I-95 A crash involving an overturned dump truck inside the Fort McHenry Tunnel on Interstate 95 has shut down two northbound lanes and left traffic at a standstill, officials said. Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) officials first reported a two-vehicle crash inside Bore 4 of the tunnel around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 14. While two right lanes were blocked, traffic was still able to flow through Bore 3, MDTA said. Minutes later, authorities confirmed that a dump truck had overturned, spilling gravel onto the roadway and worsening delays. Photos from the scene showed cars stuck behind t…
Person Of Interest Identified In Search For Missing UPitt Student From Virginia: Reports Person Of Interest Identified In Search For Missing UPitt Student From Virginia: Reports
Person Of Interest Identified In Search For Missing UPitt Student From Virginia: Reports A person of interest has reportedly been identified as the search for missing Virginia native Sudiksha Konanki in the Dominican Republic continues nearly a week later. Joshua Riibe has been named a person of interest in the 20-year-old University of Pennsylvania student's sudden vanishing while on vacation with friends in Punta Cana. Riibe was identified by multiple outlets and can reportedly be seen on video with Konanki shortly before she vanished. It is believed that he may be the last person to have seen her. According to multiple reports, the incident remains a missing-person case, a…
Passenger Killed In Crash At Busy Prince George's County Intersection Identified By Police Passenger Killed In Crash At Busy Prince George's County Intersection Identified By Police
Passenger Killed In Crash At Busy Prince George's County Intersection Identified By Police A 31-year-old woman from Hyattsville died after a two-car crash in Prince George’s County early Monday morning, police said. The fatal collision happened around 5:50 a.m. on March 10 at the intersection of Adelphi Road and Riggs Road in the Adelphi area, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Emergency crews rushed the victim, identified on Tuesday morning as Berta Marroquin Colindres, to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead several hours later.  The two drivers involved suffered minor injuries. Investigators say the two vehicles collided in the intersectio…
Plane Crashes In Lancaster County, Explodes Near Retirement Community (UPDATE) Plane Crashes In Lancaster County, Explodes Near Retirement Community (UPDATE)
Plane Crashes In Lancaster County, Explodes Near Retirement Community (Update) A plane crashed and exploded near a retirement community in Lancaster County, injuring multiple people and triggering a massive emergency response on Sunday, March 9, officials said. The aircraft, a Beechcraft A36TC Bonanza registered as N347M and owned by Jam Zoom Yayos LLC, went down near Fairview Drive and Meadowview Court in Manheim Township at 3:18 p.m., according to emergency dispatchers. The 1981-manufactured plane had five occupants, all of whom survived but sustained injuries of varying severity. New video from the plane crash site in Manheim Township, Pennsylvania. Reports of m…
Man Airlifted With Severe Burns After Trash Fire Spreads In Maryland, Officials Say Man Airlifted With Severe Burns After Trash Fire Spreads In Maryland, Officials Say
Man Airlifted With Severe Burns After Trash Fire Spreads In Maryland, Officials Say A backyard fire in Maryland took a dangerous turn when heavy winds spread the flames, leaving a 61-year-old man badly burned and in need of an emergency airlift, officials said. The victim had been burning trash and brush in a metal barrel at his home on Joseph Drive in Salisbury around 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, when the fire quickly got out of control, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Firefighters from the Fruitland Volunteer Fire Department arrived after reports of a shed fire and burn victim but instead found a small brush fire—and a seriously injured man. Maryland State P…
'Social Media Hobbyist' Set Blaze, Made Fake 911 Calls For Content: Maryland Fire Marshal 'Social Media Hobbyist' Set Blaze, Made Fake 911 Calls For Content: Maryland Fire Marshal
'Social Media Hobbyist' Set Blaze, Made Fake 911 Calls For Content: Maryland Fire Marshal A Maryland social media "hobbyist" who films emergency responses for content was arrested for allegedly setting a building on fire and making false 911 calls to capture footage of firefighters in action, authorities said. Joshua Christian-Stanley Jackson, 21, of Prince Frederick, was taken into custody on Friday, Feb. 28, after investigators determined he was responsible for a vacant commercial building fire in Charles County, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Fire crews responded to 12535 Crain Highway around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, after receiving a 911 call a…
Construction Workers Trapped In Trench, Major Rescue Underway In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Construction Workers Trapped In Trench, Major Rescue Underway In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Construction Workers Trapped In Trench, Major Rescue Underway In Maryland (Developing) Some construction workers found themselves in a precarious position on Friday afternoon, prompting an emergency response. First responders from the Baltimore County Fire Department were called shortly before noon to the 500 block of Academy Road in Catonsville to conduct a trench rescue. Officials said that two construction workers were trapped at the scene, and there was an active extraction ongoing as of 12;30 p.m. on Feb. 28.  Baltimore County Fire Department More information is expected to be released. Check Daily Voice for updates.  Want breaking news in the DMV as it hap…
'Active Attacker' With Knife Leads To Shelter-In-Place Order At University Of Virginia 'Active Attacker' With Knife Leads To Shelter-In-Place Order At University Of Virginia
'Active Attacker' With Knife Leads To Shelter-In-Place Order At University Of Virginia The University of Virginia faced its second lockdown this week after reports of a knife-wielding attacker near campus, officials said. On Thursday, Feb. 27, UVA Police issued an emergency alert about an active attacker with a knife near 100 Emmet St. S., across from Alumni Hall.  The suspect was initially described as a white man wearing a red hoodie and blue sweatpants. Later updates described him wearing a white T-shirt, blue sweatpants, and white shoes. The alert, posted at 5:03 p.m., advised students and staff to shelter in place, marking the second such incident this week.  …
Homeowner Hospitalized As Fire Causes $280K In Damages In Maryland: Officials Homeowner Hospitalized As Fire Causes $280K In Damages In Maryland: Officials
Homeowner Hospitalized As Fire Causes $280K In Damages In Maryland: Officials A woman was hospitalized after flames tore through her Charles County home, causing an estimated $280,000 in damages, fire officials said. The blaze broke out shortly before 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, at a single-story home in the 8200 block of Gilroy Road in Nanjemoy, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Sandra Gilroy, the homeowner, was inside when the fire started in a bedroom, officials said.  During the 911 call a spokesperson said that a neighbor reported that "(her) house was full of flames and the elderly women was inside."  She managed to escape b…
Six Killed In Three Separate Maryland Fires Within 12 Hours, State Fire Marshal Investigating Six Killed In Three Separate Maryland Fires Within 12 Hours, State Fire Marshal Investigating
Six Killed In Three Separate Maryland Fires Within 12 Hours, State Fire Marshal Investigating Tragedy struck Maryland overnight as six people were killed in three separate fires in less than 12 hours, authorities confirmed. The most recent fire claimed two lives early Friday in Allegany County, following incidents in Anne Arundel and Harford counties. At approximately 10:15 a.m. on Feb. 21, 911 dispatchers received reports of smoke and flames coming from a home on Asbury Avenue in LaVale, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Sixty firefighters from LaVale and nearby departments battled the blaze for 25 minutes before gaining control. During a search of the home, respo…
Update: 19 Injured After Delta Plane Traveling From US Flips In Toronto Crash Update: 19 Injured After Delta Plane Traveling From US Flips In Toronto Crash
Update: 19 Injured After Delta Plane Traveling From US Flips In Toronto Crash This story has been updated. A Delta Air Lines plane with 80 aboard that departed from the US ended up upside down after crashing at Toronto's Pearson International Airport, injuring 19 people, according to reports. The incident happened just before 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18. The flight had taken off a short time earlier from Minneapolis. Videos posted on social media showed passengers being freed from the plane after the incident on the snow-covered ground. The plane reportedly lost its wings after the crash. "Emergency teams are responding," Pearson Airport said on social media. "All…
Video Shows Hero Cop Saving Driver From Burning SUV In Prince George's County Video Shows Hero Cop Saving Driver From Burning SUV In Prince George's County
Video Shows Hero Cop Saving Driver From Burning SUV In Prince George's County A police corporal in Maryland is being recognized following a heroic save of an injured driver trapped in a burning SUV in Hyattsville. Body-worn video footage of Cpl. Kelly Hernandez was released by police on Thursday, showing the officer coming to the aid of a man who broke his leg in a crash late last month. In the video, Hernandez ran toward the burning vehicle, where the driver was pleading for help, imploring, "my leg's broken ... Please help me."  Here is body-worn camera video of an SUV accident on Jan. 19 on Queens Chapel Road. Cpl. Kelly Hernandez was able to pull the vic…
Disney's Christy Carlson Romano Shot In Face At Clay Pigeon Range: 'Be Grateful For Every Day' Disney's Christy Carlson Romano Shot In Face At Clay Pigeon Range: 'Be Grateful For Every Day'
Disney's Christy Carlson Romano Shot In Face At Clay Pigeon Range: 'Be Grateful For Every Day' Former Disney actress Christy Carlson Romano is recovering after being shot in the face. The Connecticut native, 40, from Milford, was at a clay pigeon shooting range celebrating her husband’s birthday on Friday, Feb. 7, when another group “unsafely fired in the wrong direction,” she said on Instagram. Romano was hit in five places, one less than an inch from her right eye. “[Husband] Brendan Rooney immediately sprung into action, assessed me, and rushed me to the hospital," she told her 733,000 followers. “Unfortunately a fragment got lodged behind my eyes and it is too risky to remove su…
Fire Destroys State Highway Administration Facility In Maryland, Investigators Say Fire Destroys State Highway Administration Facility In Maryland, Investigators Say
Fire Destroys State Highway Administration Facility In Maryland, Investigators Say A massive fire tore through a Maryland State Highway Administration facility in Centreville, causing an estimated $800,000 in damages, officials said. The Office of the State Fire Marshal reported that the blaze broke out around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6 at the SHA facility on 111 Safety Drive, according to investigators.  Fire crews from Goodwill Volunteer Fire Company and surrounding agencies arrived to find heavy flames consuming multiple vehicles and the storage garage where they were parked. The fire quickly escalated to two alarms, requiring dozens of firefighters to battle …
Philadelphia Plane Crash Leaves Resident Homeless, GoFundMe Launched Philadelphia Plane Crash Leaves Resident Homeless, GoFundMe Launched
Philadelphia Plane Crash Leaves Resident Homeless, GoFundMe Launched The Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia displaced countless residents, including Cornelius “CJ” Fannin, who lost his home and all of his belongings in the tragedy. CJ’s Story: Starting Over After Losing Everything CJ had just finished work when he learned the devastating news—his home had been destroyed in the fiery plane crash that claimed multiple lives and impacted 343 homes in the neighborhood. “As a single male with no family or support in the area, I find myself completely lost and homeless,” CJ shared on his GoFundMe campaign. “Everything I built over the years…
Mom Of Three ID'd As Second Patient In Critical Condition After Philadelphia Plane Crash Mom Of Three ID'd As Second Patient In Critical Condition After Philadelphia Plane Crash
Mom Of Three ID'd As Second Patient In Critical Condition After Philadelphia Plane Crash A mother of three critically injured in the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia has been identified as Dominique Goods-Burke, her family said. Dominique, a Day Bake Supervisor at High Point Cafe, was with her family at Macy’s in Roosevelt Mall on Friday, Jan. 31, when the medical jet crashed into the area, causing her car to catch fire. Fighting To Recover Dominique remains in critical condition but is responding well to treatment, her family said. Her recovery is expected to be long and challenging. Her employer, High Point Cafe, shared their support for Dominique…
Dad Killed, Son Critically Injured On Ground In Philadelphia Plane Crash Dad Killed, Son Critically Injured On Ground In Philadelphia Plane Crash
Dad Killed, Son Critically Injured On Ground In Philadelphia Plane Crash A 37-year-old father who was killed when a medical jet crashed into a busy Northeast Philadelphia street has been identified as Steven Dreuitt, police announced. Family Seeks Support For Steven’s Funeral Steven Dreuitt’s family is raising funds to cover funeral expenses and provide support for his loved ones as they cope with his tragic death. Organized by his god-sister, Shakirah Hill, the GoFundMe campaign aims to ease the financial burden on his mother and sister who are managing day-to-day needs while planning his homegoing service. The family shared their deep gratitude for the co…
Deputy Airlifted After Being Struck At Scene Of Maryland Fire: Sheriff Deputy Airlifted After Being Struck At Scene Of Maryland Fire: Sheriff
Deputy Airlifted After Being Struck At Scene Of Maryland Fire: Sheriff A Calvert County Sheriff’s deputy suffered serious injuries while assisting at the scene of a structure fire in Huntingtown when his patrol vehicle was struck by an oncoming car, authorities said. Deputy Gavin Shuart was working a road closure at the scene of a fire on North Solomons Island Road when he was hit by a vehicle at around 6:15 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, according to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. Fire crews had requested assistance blocking northbound lanes to ensure safety during emergency operations.  While Shuart’s marked patrol SUV was stationed with its emergency l…
Six Victims Killed In Philadelphia Plane Crash Were Mexican Citizens, 7th Dies On Ground Six Victims Killed In Philadelphia Plane Crash Were Mexican Citizens, 7th Dies On Ground
Six Victims Killed In Philadelphia Plane Crash Were Mexican Citizens, 7th Dies On Ground The president of Mexico has confirmed that all six victims killed in the Learjet 55 crash in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday, Jan. 31 were Mexican citizens. Claudia Sheinbaum shared the following statement Saturday morning, Feb. 1 on X: I regret the death of six Mexicans in the plane crash in Philadelphia, United States. The consular authorities are in permanent contact with the families; I have asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to support them in whatever way is required. My solidarity with their loved ones and friends. The Learjet 55, a medical transport plane carrying six people, we…
Pediatric Patient, Mom Aboard Learjet Crashing, Exploding In Philadelphia (VIDEOS) Pediatric Patient, Mom Aboard Learjet Crashing, Exploding In Philadelphia (VIDEOS)
Pediatric Patient, Mom Aboard Learjet Crashing, Exploding In Philadelphia (Videos) An explosion rocked Northeast Philadelphia after a medical jet crashed into a densely populated area, igniting multiple fires and injuring people both in the air and on the ground, authorities told Daily Voice. A Mexican-registered Learjet 55, registered as XA-UCI, crashed near Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard just after 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, after departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Aerial view over Philadelphia crash site pic.twitter.com/DC48p3K2ff — TaraBull (@TaraBull808) February 1, 2025 Flight data s…
Helicopter Crashes Into Small Plane Mid-Air Over DC: Officials Helicopter Crashes Into Small Plane Mid-Air Over DC: Officials
Helicopter Crashes Into Small Plane Mid-Air Over DC: Officials A helicopter and small plane crashed mid-air, sending the plane into the Potomac River Wednesday night, Jan. 29 in Washington DC, officials confirmed. UPDATE: U.S. Figure Skaters Among Dozens Believed Dead In DC Black Hawk, Plane Crash: Reports American Airlines confirmed the 60-person plane was their flight from Wichita, Kansas. It was reportedly minutes from touching down at Reagan National Airport when the crash happened at 8:53 p.m., officials said. Breaking news: A military helicopter and a regional aircraft from Kansas collided near Reagan National Airport, drawing a large em…
$2 Million Fire Destroys Maryland Farm Buildings, Equipment $2 Million Fire Destroys Maryland Farm Buildings, Equipment
$2 Million Fire Destroys Maryland Farm Buildings, Equipment A devastating fire tore through a Maryland farm Wednesday afternoon, reducing buildings, equipment, and vehicles to rubble in a blaze that caused an estimated $2 million in damages, officials said. The two-alarm fire broke out shortly after 12:25 p.m. on Jan. 29 at Calloway Family Farm, located on the 8300 block of Athol Road in Mardela Springs, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The farm owner discovered the fire and alerted authorities, and by the time firefighters arrived, flames had already consumed much of the property.  More than 50 firefighters from the Mard…
Fire Extinguished Week After Three-Alarm Blaze At Maryland Recycling Plant: Officials Fire Extinguished Week After Three-Alarm Blaze At Maryland Recycling Plant: Officials
Fire Extinguished Week After Three-Alarm Blaze At Maryland Recycling Plant: Officials Fire officials in Baltimore County declared that the tricky blaze at the Owl Metals building that continued to rekindle has been extinguished. For the past week, crews have been busy at the site of the partial building collapse as hotspots continued to cause additional fires until officials made it official that it was under control on Monday, Jan. 27. According to the Baltimore County Fire Department, the building is back under the management of the property owner, though crews "remain prepared to respond in the event of re-ignition or any other need for our services." A three-alarm fire …
Elderly Pedestrian Killed In Anne Arundel County Crash Identified By Police Elderly Pedestrian Killed In Anne Arundel County Crash Identified By Police
Elderly Pedestrian Killed In Anne Arundel County Crash Identified By Police A 70-year-old man from Baltimore County was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Ritchie Highway in Severna Park, police said. Investigators from the Anne Arundel County Police Department say a 2018 Mazda SUV, driven by 27-year-old Da’Von Tawain Bell of Annapolis, was heading southbound on Ritchie Highway when it struck Barry Stephen White of Gwynn Oak, who was in the roadway. The crash happened around 6:50 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, near Whites Road.  Emergency responders from the fire department pronounced White dead at the scene. Bell was uninjured in the crash. The incident is…
Fire Rekindles Days After Three-Alarm Blaze At Maryland Recycling Plant Fire Rekindles Days After Three-Alarm Blaze At Maryland Recycling Plant
Fire Rekindles Days After Three-Alarm Blaze At Maryland Recycling Plant Firefighters in Baltimore County found themselves in a familiar place overnight when a fire rekindled at the site of the Owl Metals building collapse. A three-alarm fire at the Dundalk recycling plant was reported on Saturday, Jan. 18, and crews were back on Thursday, when a second tricky blaze broke out. Fire rekindles at Owl recycling facility. Crews are on scene working to extinguish the fire. pic.twitter.com/p5HvFOpHUh — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) January 23, 2025 As of noon on Friday, Jan. 24, officials from the Baltimore County Fire Department said that crews …
Trespasser Struck, Killed By Train In North Bethesda (DEVELOPING) Trespasser Struck, Killed By Train In North Bethesda (DEVELOPING)
Trespasser Struck, Killed By Train In North Bethesda (Developing) Metro service was disrupted Sunday night after a trespasser was struck by a train in North Bethesda, prompting a recovery mission and significant delays, authorities said. The incident, reported by WMATA, is affecting service along the Red Line, with trains single-tracking between Twinbrook and Grosvenor as authorities respond to the scene. No details about the incident have been released by officials. Update - Metro Rail Incident between North Bethesda Metro Station and Twinbrook Metro Station (tunnel) person/pedestrian struck by a train, traumatic injury, @MCFRS_EMIHS evaluated/as…
Aerial Photos Show Three-Alarm Fire At Maryland Recycling Center Aerial Photos Show Three-Alarm Fire At Maryland Recycling Center
Aerial Photos Show Three-Alarm Fire At Maryland Recycling Center A three-alarm fire led to a partial building collapse at the Owl Metals recycling plant in Dundalk on Saturday, Jan. 18. Crews responded to the building in the 1900 block of Rettman Lane before 6 p.m. where they were met by a massive blaze that consumed most of the area.  First responders used every trick in the book overnight as they battled the fire, which resulted in one person being transported to an area hospital as a precaution, according to officials. #baltcofd 1900 BLK Rettman Ln. Crews at location with recycling plant fully involved. Defensive attach. 3rd alarm requested.…
Bus Driver Critical After Crashing Into Prince George's County Building (DEVELOPING) Bus Driver Critical After Crashing Into Prince George's County Building (DEVELOPING)
Bus Driver Critical After Crashing Into Prince George's County Building (Developing) A Metrobus driver is fighting for their life after crashing into a vacant building early Friday morning in Riverdale following an apparent medical emergency, officials said. The incident happened at 6:22 a.m. on the 6200 block of Rhode Island Avenue, where the bus careened off the road and into the structure.  The driver was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, according to authorities. Four passengers were aboard the bus at the time of the crash but were unharmed. Emergency crews responded swiftly to the scene, and no other injuries were reported. The cause of the medical e…
Maryland Family Starts From Scratch After Devastating House Fire: 'We Are Numb' Maryland Family Starts From Scratch After Devastating House Fire: 'We Are Numb'
Maryland Family Starts From Scratch After Devastating House Fire: 'We Are Numb' A Maryland family is rebuilding after a fire tore through their home and left little behind but ashes and smoldering debris.  Shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, crews from the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department and nearby agencies were called to a home in the 4400 block of Cortona Drive in Port Republic, where a massive blaze broke out inside. Upon arrival, crews were met by flames engulfing the residence and smoke billowing through the air before the home ultimately collapsed on itself, leaving the Lester family out in the cold.  The Calvert County fir…
Maryland Investigators Release Report On Deadly Virginia Home Explosion That Killed Firefighter Maryland Investigators Release Report On Deadly Virginia Home Explosion That Killed Firefighter
Maryland Investigators Release Report On Deadly Virginia Home Explosion That Killed Firefighter The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) has released its comprehensive report on the February 2024 house explosion in Sterling that tragically claimed the life of Firefighter Trevor Brown and injured 13 others. The blast occurred on Feb. 16, 2024, after first responders were called to a gas leak at 347 Silver Ridge Drive.  Investigators discovered a leaking underground propane tank behind the home and quickly evacuated the residents, but before the Hazardous Materials Team could secure the scene, the home exploded, trapping firefighters in the fiery wreckage. …
Deadly Cybertruck Explosion At Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Investigated As Possible Terror Act Deadly Cybertruck Explosion At Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Investigated As Possible Terror Act
Deadly Cybertruck Explosion At Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Investigated As Possible Terror Act Authorities are investigating a deadly explosion involving a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. The explosion claimed the life of one individual and left seven others injured, prompting a joint inquiry by local law enforcement and the FBI. The incident is being investigated as a possible terrorist act, ABC News and CNN are reporting. The incident occurred around 8:40 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, near the hotel’s valet area.  Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion followed by a fire that engulfed the vehicle. First responders quickly arrived…