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Crash Shuts Down I-695 Inner Loop Near I-95, Traffic Backed Up for Miles Crash Shuts Down I-695 Inner Loop Near I-95, Traffic Backed Up for Miles
Crash Shuts Down I-695 Inner Loop Near I-95, Traffic Backed Up for Miles 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 Virginia Firefighter Leads To Conviction Of Propane Worker Home Explosion That Killed Virginia Firefighter Leads To Conviction Of Propane Worker
Home Explosion That Killed Virginia Firefighter 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
Police & Fire
Gasoline From Tanker Truck Leaks Into Fairfax County Stream; Smell May Linger, Officials Say Gasoline From Tanker Truck Leaks Into Fairfax County Stream; Smell May Linger, Officials Say
Gasoline From Tanker Truck Leaks Into Fairfax County Stream; Smell May Linger, Officials Say A HazMat emergency in Northern Virginia is causing road closures and environmental concerns after a tanker truck began leaking gasoline into Difficult Run in Great Falls, officials announced. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue units responded to the intersection of Leigh Mill Road and Kelso Road in Great Falls early Thursday morning, April 3, after reports of a hazardous materials incident involving a fuel spill. Crews confirmed that a tanker truck was actively leaking gasoline into Difficult Run — a well-known tributary that flows through several parks and residential areas in Fairfax County. …

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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
Worker Charged For Home Explosion That Killed Volunteer Firefighter In Virginia: Officials Worker Charged For Home Explosion That Killed Volunteer Firefighter In Virginia: Officials
Worker Charged For Home Explosion That Killed Volunteer Firefighter In Virginia: Officials Charges have been filed against a former utility worker after the home explosion in Loudoun County that resulted in the death of a firefighter and caused millions in damage, authorities announced. Following an investigation, Roger Bentley, a former employee of Southern States Cooperative, Inc. – Leesburg – Fairfax Petroleum Service’s (Southern States), was charged for the Sterling explosion that claimed the life of Volunteer Firefighter Trevor Brown in February. Loudoun County Fire and Rescue On Friday, Feb. 16, crews were called to investigate a home explosion on Silver Ridge D…

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by Zak Failla
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Failed Valve To Blame For Ammonia Leak That Sickened 33 Employees In Loudoun County Failed Valve To Blame For Ammonia Leak That Sickened 33 Employees In Loudoun County
Failed Valve To Blame For Ammonia Leak That Sickened 33 Employees In Loudoun County Investigators have determined what caused an ammonia leak that led to the evacuation of a Loudoun County industrial building and left dozens feeling sick. Shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday night, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center was contacted about a reported gas leak in the 22400 block of Sous Vide Lane in Sterling, which in fact turned out to be an ammonia leak.  Fire and Rescue crews from Loudoun County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority all responded, and found that several employees had been exposed, some…

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by Zak Failla