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Multi-Vehicle Crash Leads To 'Major Delays' On I-83 In Baltimore County
Traffic slowed to a crawl for some drivers in Baltimore County on Wednesday afternoon following a serious multi-vehicle crash on I-83. Fire and Rescue personnel were called along with HazMat crews following a reported crash that led to major lane closures in the northbound lanes of the interstate between exits 33 and 36 in Parkton. ALERT: Vehicle Fire; I-83 North at Exit 33 (MD 45 York Road); all lanes CLOSED #MDtraffic da — MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) October 23, 2024 According to officials, there were "serious injuries" and I-83 was closed at York Road amid the ongoing investigatio…
Schools
Students Evacuated From Baltimore County Elementary School For HazMat Situation (
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Staff had to usher students out of a Baltimore County elementary school on Wednesday morning due to a HazMat situation. The Baltimore County Fire Department issued an alert shortly before 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday morning as crews responded to Vincent Farm Elementary School in White Marsh to investigate a hazardous materials incident within the school. Officials said that students were evacuated as a precaution. No additional details have been provided. No injuries were reported. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want…
Police & Fire
6 Taken To Hospital After Fiery Dump Truck Crash On 495 Outer Loop In Prince George's County
A dump truck crash went up in flames during a multi-vehicle crash that left six patients hospitalized, two in critical condition, on the outer loop of 495 in Prince George’s County Monday morning, April 8, authorities said. It happened just before 10:45 a.m. on the Outer Loop of 495 at Pennsylvania Ave., according to the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department. Crews found flames showing from the overturned dump truck and transported six patients to a local hospital for treatment, they said. Approx 10:44am PGFD units were dispatched to the Outer Loop of 495 at Pennsylvania Ave for a …
News
Tanks Full Of Liquid Asphalt, Used Motor Oil Catch Fire At Montgomery County Industrial Site
Video from the scene shows the smoky oil tank blaze that prompted a HazMat response in Montgomery County on Thursday morning, March 14. The tanks went up in flames at 13900 Piney Meetinghouse Road near Travilah Road (FO Day Industries) in Rockville shortly before 11:50 a.m., MCFRS Spokesperson Pete Piringer said. The blaze involved several oil tanks containing liquid asphalt and used motor oil, prompting a response by HazMat crews in the area. 1p Update - FO DAY AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES, Piney Meetinghouse Rd, several tasks burning, including liquid asphalt, used motor oil, fire is contain…
News
Chlorine Leak Evacuates Montgomery County Fitness Center
Guests at a fitness center in Montgomery County had to evacuate due to a chlorine leak early on Tuesday morning, Feb. 27. The leak was confined to a small area in the basement of One Life Fitness at 4400 Montgomery Ave. in Bethesda, Fire & Rescue Service Spokesperson Pete Piringer said. HazMat crews entered the building to assess damages as guests evacuated. Two patients were transported for evaluation, Piringer added. Update: - 4400 Montgomery Av - One Life Fitness...Chlorine leak isolated to a small area in the basement. Hazmat has made entry to assess & contain issue. 2 patie…
Traffic
HazMat, MedEvac At Maryland Crash Caused Delays On I-83 In Pennsylvania
A serious multiple-vehicle crash on Interstate 83 caused delays which led to another crash in Pennsylvania, authorities told Daily Voice on Thursday. The serious crash in Maryland happened at I-83 North just before Exit 36:MD Route 339/Old York Road. The call to Baltimore County dispatchers came in at 6:47 a.m. on Dec 21. The crash initially shuttered both north and southbound lanes near Parkton, authorities explained. Around 11 a.m. the southbound lanes appeared to have reopened. but the northbound lanes remained blocked from Exit 33 MD-45 to Exit 36 MD-439 Old York Rd. A…
Traffic
Maryland Dad Killed In Wrong Way Tractor Trailer Crash On I-83 In PA
A fatal crash is now known to have been caused by a tractor-trailer going the wrong way on Interstate 83 in York County, Pennsylvania, authorities explained late on Monday night. Hendry Tamarez Nunez, 47, of the 800 block of Showell Court, Baltimore, Maryland has been identified as the man who died at the scene of the crash, York County Coroner Pam Gay said. Shortly before 3 a.m. a tractor hauling an empty trailer entered I-83 South incorrectly driving north from Market Street on Oct. 9, the coroner Gay explained citing police. Gay noted the correct onramp for I-83 was closed for maint…
News
CSX Train Derailment Causes Road Closures In Maryland (
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Crews in Prince George's County are picking up the pieces after a massive train derailment in Hyattsville. More than a dozen cars were derailed when a freight train went off the tracks early on Saturday morning at the intersection of Alternate Route 1 and Decatur Street, officials say. 10:15 AM Photos from the scene: pic.twitter.com/Ih8l8yXMHu — Hyattsville Police Department (@HyattsvillePD) September 23, 2023 City officials are also advising that people avoid the area after several pedestrians were caught near the scene taking in the sights and taking photos. PLEASE AVOID THE AREA…
Traffic
Overturned Dump Truck Blocks I-95 Ramp On Friday Morning In Maryland
Traffic was tied up in Northern Maryland on Friday afternoon when a dump truck overturned on Mountain Road at the ramp to southbound I-95. First responders in Harford County were called to the area in Clayton before noon on Friday, Sept. 15, temporarily blocking part of the ramp as crews were called to the scene. A Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Department spokesperson at the scene said that Harford County Department of Emergency Services personnel were also responding to pump the remaining diesel fuel out of the tank of the dump truck so it can be towed away safely. Volunteer Firefight…
News
Train Takes Out Tractor-Trailers In CSX Crash Reported In Baltimore County (
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At least one person was injured when a freight train crashed into a trucks on the tracks in Baltimore County. Police confirmed shortly before 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, that a CSX train collided with two tractor-trailers, sending at least one of the drivers to the hospital. Hazmat crews and members of the Baltimore County Fire Department were all called to the 7500 block of Lake Drive in Rosedale to help with the investigation. Hazmat, fire crews o/s, 7500 block Lakr Dr, 21237, for a collision involving CSX train and two tractor trailers. Driver of one of the trucks has been transpor…
Police & Fire
Firefighters Work For Hours To Extinguish Wastewater Plant Flames
Emergency crews are fighting a massive fire that broke out in a Baltimore County wastewater plant earlier today, authorities say. Baltimore County firefighters were called to the Synagro wastewater treatment plant in the late morning hours of Wednesday, March 15 after receiving reports of a two-alarm fire. Employees were immediately evacuated from the building at the start of the fire and have all been accounted for. Thank you to @BaltCoFire and all our first responders for their efforts in containing today's fire and ensuring those on site were accounted for and out of harm's way. We…
Police & Fire
Overturned Garbage Truck Causes I-83 HazMat Situation
A garbage truck rollover on I-83 slowed traffic during morning rush hour Wednesday, June 22 in Baltimore County. A HazMat team was called to the northbound side between exits 10 and 13 around 8:58 a.m., county police say. Two people suffered minor injuries.
Police & Fire
Body Found In Car In Fairfax County (
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Emergency response crews were on the scene of a dead body found inside of a car in Fairfax County, Herndon Police said on Twitter. UPDATE 1: It does not appear that any crime was committed. Crews on-scene noticed something that prompted them to call HAZMAT to the scene as a precaution. Continue to avoid the area. Updates as available. #HerndonPD — Herndon Police (@HerndonPolice) May 9, 2022 This body was found in the 500 block of Florida Avenue around 3:19 p.m. on Monday, May 9, according to the Tweet. Police confirm to Daily Voice they don't suspect any crime was committed. The body w…
Police & Fire
Small Explosion Sets Off Fire In Anne Arundel County: Fire Officials
Anne Arundel County Fire was on the scene of a small explosion from a shipping container that sparked a fire in Millersville, the department said on Twitter. Major Incident: Jabez Run in Millersville. @AACoFD On Scene. Avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/TmsKJpFWch — Anne Arundel County Fire Department (@AACoFD) May 4, 2022 The explosion was reported just after 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4, the department said. The fire was put out a short time later, fire officials said. Hazmat crews were on the scene investigating as well. People are being advised to avoid the area. No other informatio…
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