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Rollover Crash, Fuel Spill Shuts Down I-695 Near I-95, Backing Up Traffic For Miles (UPDATED) Rollover Crash, Fuel Spill Shuts Down I-695 Near I-95, Backing Up Traffic For Miles (UPDATED)
Rollover Crash, Fuel Spill Shuts Down I-695 Near I-95, Backing Up Traffic For Miles (Updated) A tanker truck rollover brought the Inner Loop of I-695 to a standstill in Baltimore County, shutting down all lanes near I-95 and backing up traffic for miles on Tuesday morning, officials said. The incident happened on the I-695 Inner Loop prior to Exit 11A for I-95 North shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 27, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation. Maryland State Police responded to the scene, where all four Inner Loop travel lanes and both shoulders were closed, along with one Outer Loop travel lane and one shoulder, officials said. The crash on I-695 in Baltimore …

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by Zak Failla
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Runaway Tractor-Trailer Nearly Slams Into Maryland Apartment Building (PHOTOS) Runaway Tractor-Trailer Nearly Slams Into Maryland Apartment Building (PHOTOS)
Runaway Tractor-Trailer Nearly Slams Into Maryland Apartment Building (Photos) A runaway tractor-trailer rolled down a hill and narrowly avoided slamming into a three-story apartment building in Maryland on Friday night, triggering a hazardous materials response after a major diesel fuel spill, fire officials said. The unoccupied tractor-trailer rolled downhill through a fence and came to a stop just before striking a three-story garden-style apartment building in the 2500 block of Baltimore Road near Norbeck Road in Rockville, on Friday, Dec. 26, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service officials. HazMat crews were dispatched after the truck’s saddle ta…

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by Zak Failla
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TSA Rolls Out New Rule For Checked Luggage TSA Rolls Out New Rule For Checked Luggage
TSA Rolls Out New Rule For Checked Luggage Packing for your next flight just got a little trickier, especially if you’re hoping to bring your favorite cordless curling iron along for the ride. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has just clarified its rules for travelers who want to style on the go: cordless curling irons powered by gas cartridges or butane are now only allowed in carry-on bags, not checked luggage.  Each passenger may bring just one, and it must have a safety cover fitted over the heating element. Spare cartridges remain strictly prohibited. The TSA’s latest update is part of its ongoing effort t…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Home Explosion That Killed Firefighter In DMV Leads To Conviction Of Propane Worker Home Explosion That Killed Firefighter In DMV Leads To Conviction Of Propane Worker
Home Explosion That Killed Firefighter In DMV Leads To Conviction Of Propane Worker A former employee of Southern States Cooperative, Inc., Roger Bentley, has been convicted at trial in connection with the 2024 Sterling home explosion that claimed the life of Firefighter Trevor Brown. The Loudoun County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office announced that after a seven-day trial, a jury found Roger Lee Bentley guilty on all counts for the fatal blast, which also 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 quick…

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by Zak Failla
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Trump Dismisses Safety Concerns In PA Plane Crash That Left Pilot, Son Critical Trump Dismisses Safety Concerns In PA Plane Crash That Left Pilot, Son Critical
Trump Dismisses Safety Concerns In PA Plane Crash That Left Pilot, Son Critical President Donald Trump downplayed concerns about Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversight following the Lancaster County plane crash, which left two victims in critical condition and triggered an ongoing environmental cleanup effort. Victims’ Conditions The pilot, Matthew White, and his son, Judah White, remain in critical condition at a Lehigh Valley Health Network facility, according to hospital officials told Daily Voice. The status of the other three occupants has not been released. Trump’s Response Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One late Sunday night, Trump was asked abo…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Fiery Explosion At Cannabis Facility In Maryland Leaves Two Employees Injured: Fire Marshal Fiery Explosion At Cannabis Facility In Maryland Leaves Two Employees Injured: Fire Marshal
Fiery Explosion At Cannabis Facility In Maryland Leaves Two Employees Injured: Fire Marshal An explosion at a cannabis extraction facility in Maryland sent two employees to the hospital and caused an estimated $250,000 in damages as investigators work to determine what went wrong. The incident happened just before 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at PharmaCann, a cannabis extraction facility located in the 300 block of Log Canoe Circle, authorities said.  Emergency crews from the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding areas responded after reports of an explosion. The blast occurred in an extraction booth where propane and butane were in use, according to investiga…

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by Zak Failla