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Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down US 50, I-95 Ramp In Maryland: ‘Extended Closure’ (
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A major crash involving a tractor-trailer brought Prince George’s County highways to a standstill Friday morning, shutting down lanes on US Route 50 and closing a key ramp to the northbound lanes on I-95. The crash happened westbound on US 50 past I-95/I-495 in College Park around 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, according to the Maryland State Highway Administration. Multiple lanes were closed while crews worked to clear the wreckage. The aftermath of the crash in Prince George's County. Maryland DOT By mid-morning, officials reported that recovery operations were still underway. MAT…
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I-95 Shut Down In Maryland After Multi-Vehicle Crash: Major Delays Expected (
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A crash in Harford County is expected to lead to major delays on I-95 on Friday. The southbound lanes of the interstate were closed at around 9:45 a.m. on Aug. 15, where there was a reported multi-vehicle crash in the area of MD 24. The crash on I-95. Maryland DOT According to the Maryland State Highway Administration, drivers should use US 40, MD 7, and US 1 as alternate routes. Details about the crash have not been released. This is a developing story.
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Child Airlifted After Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down I-95 In Maryland: State Police
A child had to be airlifted to a Maryland hospital after a multi-vehicle crash that temporarily shut down I-95 in Harford County on Monday. First responders were called to a stretch of the northbound lanes of the interstate near mile marker 81.5, where there was a reported crash near MD 543 involving serious injuries. Police say that a juvenile who was a passenger in one of the vehicles was treated at the scene and airlifted by troopers to Johns Hopkins Hospital for evaluation of undisclosed injuries. Volunteer Firefighters from @AbingdonFire and Volunteer Firefighters and an EMS unit …
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One Killed After Car Bursts Into Flames Off I-95/495 In Maryland: Fire Officials
One person was killed overnight when their car veered off I-95 and burst into flames in Maryland, officials said. Fire crews were called around 3:20 a.m. Friday, July 25, to a stretch of the southbound lanes of the interstate near the Capital Beltway (Exit 27), where they found a single vehicle in a ditch fully engulfed in flames, according to the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department. Firefighters were quickly able to knock down the flames, though first responders declared one occupant of the vehicle dead at the scene, officials said later on Friday morning. Maryland State Police is …
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Overturned Tractor-Trailer Snarls I-270 Traffic During Maryland Commute (
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An overturned tractor-trailer on I-270 caused chaos for some drivers during the Wednesday morning commute in Maryland, officials say. At approximately 6:40 a.m. on July 16, first responders were called to a stretch of the northbound lanes of the interstate in Urbana in the area of Dr. Perry Road, where there was a reported crash involving the overturned truck. Several lanes were blocked while crews worked to clear the scene on Wednesday morning. UPDATE: Tractor Trailer Crash with Injury. I-270 NB past MD-109 (Exit 22). Mont County, MD. All lanes remain blocked near Dr. Perry Rd ov…
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Tractor-Trailer Overturns On I-95 In Maryland, Causing Massive Rush Hour Delays
Traffic slowed to a crawl on Friday morning along I-95 in Howard County after a tractor-trailer crashed in the median, blocking lanes on both sides of the highway. During rush hour on July 11, first responders were called to a stretch of the interstate near Montgomery Road when a driver lost control and a truck overturned over the median, jamming traffic in both directions. Alert: Crash; Howard County; I-95 N/S at Montgomery Road; NB-2 LEFT LNS CLOSED, SB-2 LEFT LNS CLOSED #mdtraffic as — MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) July 11, 2025 As of 10:40 a.m. on Friday morning, officials sa…
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Tractor-Trailer Teeters Off Beltway Bridge In Early Morning Crash In MoCo (
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A scary scene played out on the Capital Beltway early on Thursday morning when a truck driver found themself in a perilous position. At around 1 a.m. on July 10, a tractor-trailer carrying refrigerated mushrooms crashed and was left dangling off the side of an overpass, between Old Georgetown Road and River Road, officials said. Following the crash, the driver was trapped inside the vehicle, and the truck partially hung off the bridge over the I-270 spur. The scene of the crash in Montgomery County on Thursday morning. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO According to Montgomery County Fire and…
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Fourth Of July Crash Shuts Down Bay Bridge In Maryland, Helicopter Lands On Scene
The Fourth of July getaway turned into gridlock on Maryland’s Bay Bridge after a serious crash brought westbound traffic to a complete standstill — with some drivers even getting out of their cars to watch a helicopter land. All lanes were blocked on the westbound span of the Bay Bridge/US 50 on Friday, July 4, around 12:15 p.m. following a multi-vehicle crash with entrapment, Maryland Transportation Authority officials announced. “Medivac on scene at WB Bay Bridge/US 50. All WB lanes remain blocked for multi-vehicle crash with entrapment. Expect delays in both directions,” the MDTA tweeted…
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Crash On I-95 In Virginia Backs Up Traffic For Miles: VDOT
A multi-vehicle crash on I-95 North brought traffic to a crawl in Fairfax County on Tuesday morning, with delays stretching for miles as emergency crews responded. The crash happened at mile marker 165, near the VA-7 interchange, around 11 a.m. on July 1, Virginia Department of Transportation officials said. At least one lane and the left shoulder were shut down, with multiple emergency vehicles seen on scene. “On I-95 at mile marker 165 in the County of Fairfax, motorists can expect delays due to a multi-vehicle crash. The north left shoulder and left lane are closed,” VDOT said. …
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Tow Truck Sparks Five-Car Crash On I-495 In Montgomery County, Hospitalizing Two: State Police
A tow truck barreled into traffic on I-495 in Maryland, setting off a violent five-car pileup that sent two drivers to the hospital and shut down the Beltway for hours, authorities said. The crash happened just before 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, on the outer loop of I-495 west of Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda, according to Maryland State Police. Investigators say five vehicles were traveling along the Beltway when the tow truck driver lost control and smashed into the back of a Honda Civic. The force of the crash sent the truck off the left shoulder — but it didn’t stop there. …
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Brush Fire Spreads Near Montgomery County Roadway, Crews Battle Flames In Maryland (
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Firefighters swarmed a wooded area in Gaithersburg on Wednesday afternoon after a brush fire flared up near a busy intersection and began spreading rapidly through dense vegetation. According to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue spokesperson David Pazos, the first call came in around 3:55 p.m. on March 26, sending multiple units to the scene near Brink Road and Wightman Road. Crews arrived to find flames burning about 200 feet off the roadway, where thick brush and trees were fueling the spread, which was also aided by windy conditions. Twitter/@DavidPazos15 Pazos said the fire e…
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Got Milk? 6K Gallons Spill On I-695 After Tanker Overturns, Officials Say
It was one sour start to the weekend for some in Maryland, leaving some motorists crying over spilt milk. A tractor-trailer carrying 6,000 gallons of milk overturned in Baltimore County, causing a massive dairy disaster on I-695 and sending milk flooding into a nearby creek, according to the Maryland Department of the Environment. The crash happened around 1 a.m. Saturday, March 22, near Exit 24, when the truck tipped over and dumped its contents across the highway. The scene of the crash in Baltimore County. Maryland Department of the Environment No injuries were reported, but 75 …
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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…
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Pedestrian Struck By Metro Train At Maryland Station (
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Emergency crews rushed to a chaotic scene at West Hyattsville Metro Station after a pedestrian was struck by a train, causing major delays on the system, according to Prince George’s County Fire/EMS. The incident happened around 3:51 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, at the station near Hamilton Street, officials said. Metro traffic was halted in both directions as firefighters worked to rescue the victim from under the train. The pedestrian was successfully removed and treated by EMS at the scene, though their condition has not been released. Train traffic reopened shortly after 5 p.m. on Wednes…
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Major Crash Shuts I-270 In Frederick County
Traffic was backed up on I-270 on Tuesday morning folloiwnig a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Frederick County, officials say. Alerts were issued after the morning commute on Jan. 21 after there was a reported crash involving a truck that blocked all northbound lanes of the interstate in the area of the Park Mills Road overpass. Some southbound lanes were also clogged due to rubbernecking in the area. UPDATE: Truck Crash with Injury. I-270 NB past MD-80 (Exit 26). Frederick County, MD. 1 right lane remains blocked before the Park Mills Rd overpass. Traffic gets by the scene using …
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Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Snarls I-70 Traffic In Northern Maryland
A jackknifed tractor-trailer caused significant delays on I-70 in Frederick County near the Washington County border on Tuesday morning, officials said. The crash, which occurred near the eastbound fast lane and westbound left shoulder, resulted in no reported injuries, according to the Washington County Division of Emergency Services. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews were on the scene pumping fuel from the truck's saddle tanks, with an assist from first responders out of Washington County. The Maryland State Highway Administration was also present, awaiting a heavy to…
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Hours-Long Standoff With Officer In Distress Ends Safely In Montgomery County, Police Say
An hours-long crisis involving a Montgomery County police officer temporarily shut down a major road in Bethesda, drawing a coordinated response from multiple agencies that ended safely, officials say. The incident began Sunday, Dec. 29, when the officer’s supervisor noticed unusual behavior during their shift and raised concerns about their welfare, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Law enforcement located the officer in their patrol car near Falls Road and Potomac Tennis Lane and worked over the next 15 hours to peacefully resolve the situation. Several MCPD units,…
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Tractor-Trailer Crash, Fuel Spill Cause Major Delays On I-95 In Maryland (
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Traffic was temporarily backed up during the morning commute on Thursday morning in Baltimore when a truck fire led to a fuel spill on I-95, shutting down some lanes. An alert was issued shortly after 8 a.m. on Dec. 5 by the Maryland Department of Transportation cautioning that several southbound lanes on the interstate were closed due to a fuel leak that was reported after a crash in the Baltimore area. Baltimore I-95 southbound tubes at Fort McHenry Tunnel remain closed for t/t crash with fuel leak. MAJOR DELAYS. Use alt routes SB I-895. Traffic detoured off at Keith Ave (Ex56). …
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Multi-Vehicle MoCo Crash Temporarily Ties Up Traffic On I-270 For Maryland Motorists
With millions of travelers hitting the road before Thanksgiving, some will have to wait to reach their destination after a multi-vehicle crash temporarily blocked several lanes on I-270. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service personnel responded at around noon on Wednesday, Nov. 27 to a stretch of the northbound lanes involving multiple vehicles and a tractor-trailer. The crash was reported in the area Watkins Mill Road and Middlebrook Road in the area of Exit 13B, forcing crews to divert traffic at Exit 13A. During the investigation into the incident, traffic was temporarily diverted f…
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Overturned Tanker Truck Ties Up Traffic On I-295 In Maryland (
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Traffic slowed to a crawl on I-295 on Thursday morning when a tanker truck overturned, caught fire, and spilled debris in the roadway. An alert was issued by the Baltimore Police Department shortly after 10:45 a.m. on Nov. 21 advising that motorists can expect delays in both directions on the interstate due to the incident in the area of Lansdowne-Baltimore Highlands. The scene of the overturned tanker truck. Maryland DOT It is unclear what caused the the truck to overturn in the area of I-895. Fire officials say that the driver of the truck was hospitalized and one firefighter…
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Maryland Man Behind Bars After I-95 Shooting That Shut Down Traffic: State Police
A Baltimore man is in custody after a Monday morning shooting shut down a stretch of I-95 in Howard County, Maryland State Police confirmed. Kevin Gross, 46, has been charged in connection with the shooting of 28-year-old Ronald Victor Garcia-Rodriguez, who suffered multiple gunshot wounds and remains hospitalized with serious injuries. The incident unfolded just before 4:30 a.m. on Nov. 18, when Garcia-Rodriguez called 911 from the shoulder of northbound I-95 near Route 216, reporting he had been shot. First responders found him beside his white 2014 Mazda2 and transported him to R …
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State Police ID 28-Year-Old Man Critically Injured In Maryland Shooting That Shut Down I-95
A stretch of I-95 in Maryland was shut down early Monday morning following a shooting that left a Laurel man hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds, Maryland State Police confirmed. The victim, identified as 28-year-old Ronald Victor Garcia-Rodriguez, was found lying on the shoulder of northbound lanes of I-95 near Route 216 after calling 911 at around 4:30 a.m. on Nov. 18 to report that he had been shot. Garcia-Rodriguez, the only occupant of a white 2014 Mazda2, was rushed to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, where he is currently being treated for his injuries. Mar…
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Rollover Crash On I-95 Causes Delays Topping Four Miles In Howard County
A rollover crash caused chaos for some motorists on I-95 on Wednesday afternoon as first responders investigated in Howard County. Before 3 p.m. on Oct. 16, police and emergency crews responded to the northbound lanes of the interstate near MD-175, where there was a reported crash that blocked several lanes. As of 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, traffic was only getting by in the left lane and shoulder as crews worked to remove the vehicle from the middle of the roadway. The traffic on I-95 in Howard County. Maryland DOT Delays were estimated to be approximately four miles, though traffic …
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Several Lanes Closed On I-695 In Baltimore County For Crash Investigation (
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Traffic was backed up on I-695 on Wednesday morning due to a crash, officials say. An alert was issued by the Maryland Highway Administration at around 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 16 cautioning that a crash closed three lanes on the Outer Loop of the interstate past Stevenson Road in the Pikesville area. ALERT- Baltimore Co.: Crash closes three lanes on the outer loop I-695 past Stevenson Road. Major delays #MDtraffic cg — MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) October 16, 2024 Traffic was getting by along the left shoulder as first responders investigated the crash. No details about the crash have bee…
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Two Injured After CSX Train Strikes Vehicle In Maryland
Two people were injured after their vehicle was struck by a CSX train early on Friday morning, according to the Prince George's Fire/EMS Department. Shortly after 6 a.m. on Oct. 11, officers were called to the area of 52nd and Kenilworth Avenues where there was a reported strike involving a car on the tracks. Two people suffered minor injuries and were taken by paramedics to area hospitals, officials said. There were temporary delays in the area while the scene was cleared. The crash remains under investigation. 6:07AM, vehicle struck by CSX train, 52nd/Kenilworth Ave Bladensbur…
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Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Miles-Long Delays On I-495 Near I-270 In MoCo (
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A busy stretch of I-495 in Montgomery County was flooded with traffic on Tuesday afternoon following a reported tractor-trailer crash near I-270. An alert was issued shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 1 after crews responded to the westbound lanes at the I-270 Spur, resulting in multiple lane closures as the incident was investigated. Maryland DOT Traffic slowed to a crawl with vehicles only getting by in the left two lanes. Delays were estimated at approximately two miles on the interstate. Tractor Trailer Crash. I-495 WB (Outer Loop) at the I-270 Spur. Montgomery County, MD. 2 left la…
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Crash Causes Traffic Delays Approaching Three Miles On I-95 In Howard County
Some motorists on I-95 were delayed on Wednesday morning following a reported crash in Howard County. An alert was issued at round 11 a.m. on Sept. 11 by the Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination (MATOC) regarding a crash that tied up traffic near exit 41 (Waterloo Road) in Jessup. Maryland DOT According to officials, two left lanes were open along the northbound lanes, with the two right lanes blocked. Delays started after MD-32 (exit 38/Patuxent Freeway) and were estimated at around three miles. No details about the crash have been released. Want breaking news…
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Emergency Roadwork Shuts Down Lanes On Route 50 In Anne Arundel County
Emergency roadwork led to lane closures on US Route 50 in Anne Arundel County on Monday afternoon. As of 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 9 the two right lanes were blocked on US 50 prior to MD 424 in the area of Davidsonville. ALERT - Anne Arundel Co.: Emergency road work closing two right lanes on EB US 50 prior to MD 424. Delays back to US 301/MD 3 https://t.co/nbQrHgBFqw #MDtraffic cg — MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) September 9, 2024 Traffic slowed to a crawl as vehicles inched along the highway. The nature of the roadwork and repairs being made was not disclosed by officials. No timelin…
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Tractor-Trailer Fire Ties Up Traffic On I-495 In Montgomery County
Some lanes on I-495 were temporarily shut down on Friday afternoon when a tractor-trailer caught fire in Montgomery County. First responders were called shortly before noon on Sept. 6 to the eastbound lanes of the interstate, where the rear of the truck caught fire, leading to lane closures, officials said. .@mcfrs is operating on the inner loop between Conn and Georgia for a large vehicle fire. Crews located a tractor trailer fire with tractor portion involved only at this time. Traffic is closed at the moment on the beltway at that location. No hazardous materials. @mcfrsPIO — Pazos@mc…
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Traffic Delayed For Miles On US-29 Following Crash That Shut Down Roadway In Howard County
A crash on US-29 shut down the roadway on Tuesday afternoon in advance of the afternoon commute in Howard County, officials say. An alert was issued at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Sept. 3 following a reported crash with injuries that left all northbound lanes blocked. Traffic was delayed approximately three miles initially. Maryland DOT According to the Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination, traffic is being diverted to MD-100. No details about the crash were provided. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contri…
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Nine Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash That Shut Down Stretch Of I-270 In Maryland
Nine people - including three children - were injured during a multi-vehicle rush hour crash that temporarily shut down a stretch of I-270 in Montgomery County on Friday afternoon. At approximately 6 p.m. first responders were called to the northbound lanes of the interstate between Clarksburg and Hyattstown to investigate a crash that involved nine injuries, one of which was described as traumatic. In total, six adults and three children were taken to area hospitals for evaluation and treatment of various undisclosed injuries. During the investigation, the northbound lanes of I-270 were s…
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