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Explosion Rocks Fairfax County Roadway After Vehicle Blown Apart In Morning Blast (DEVELOPING) Explosion Rocks Fairfax County Roadway After Vehicle Blown Apart In Morning Blast (DEVELOPING)
Explosion Rocks Fairfax County Roadway After Vehicle Blown Apart In Morning Blast (Developing) An explosion inside a vehicle rocked a Virginia roadway Thursday morning, blowing debris across the street and sending emergency crews rushing in. Shortly after 7:30 a.m. on April 9, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue crews were called to a stretch of Old Keene Mill Road near Lee Chapel Road in Burke, where there were reports of a vehicle explosion. Upon arrival, firefighters found a vehicle on fire. Photos from the scene show debris scattered across the road, with a heavily damaged vehicle sitting in the middle of the intersection as first responders worked. Crews were able to quickly knock …

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BMW Motorcycle Rider Killed In Crash With Tesla Near VA Border Identified By Police BMW Motorcycle Rider Killed In Crash With Tesla Near VA Border Identified By Police
BMW Motorcycle Rider Killed In Crash With Tesla Near VA Border Identified By Police A 29-year-old Maryland motorcyclist on a BMW superbike was killed in a crash involving a woman driving a Tesla, police say. Rockville resident Daniel Arthur Leone IV was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash on Tuesday morning at a Montgomery County intersection. Officers were called shortly before 6:15 a.m. on April 7 to the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Manor Road, where there were reports of a crash involving a motorcyclist. Investigators say a woman in a 2026 Tesla Model Y was making a left turn from southbound Connecticut Avenue onto eastbound Manor Road when it struck…

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893 Tickets, $260K Owed: SUV With Maryland Plates Finally Towed In DC 893 Tickets, $260K Owed: SUV With Maryland Plates Finally Towed In DC
893 Tickets, $260K Owed: SUV With Maryland Plates Finally Towed In DC A Maryland-plated SUV racked up nearly $260,000 in unpaid tickets — and DC finally caught up with it. The black Audi was towed on Wednesday, April 8, in Washington, DC, after officers found it carrying a staggering 893 outstanding violations, according to police. The vehicle was spotted and seized by DC’s traffic enforcement team working with city crews, who moved in to tow it from a residential street. Photos show the SUV hooked up and hauled away, ending what police described as one of the most extreme cases they’ve seen. Most of the tickets came from speed and red-light cameras, offici…

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Tugboat Sinks In Maryland Waters After Striking Object, Crew Escapes Safely (PHOTOS) Tugboat Sinks In Maryland Waters After Striking Object, Crew Escapes Safely (PHOTOS)
Tugboat Sinks In Maryland Waters After Striking Object, Crew Escapes Safely (Photos) A tugboat started to sink in Maryland waters after striking an object Wednesday morning, setting off a rapid response — but everyone on board made it out safely. The tug Gale hit something in the water and began taking on water in Curtis Creek, officials said. Fire crews rushed to the scene in Baltimore as the vessel started going down. Fire Rescue Boat 1 and Marine 1 (acting Fire Rescue Boat 2) are responding to Curtis Creek where the Tug Gale has struck an object and is sinking. pic.twitter.com/H9IM4C1NsN — Baltimore City Fireboat Station (@BCFDFireboat1) April 8, 2026 Photos show t…

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Manure Spill From Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down I-695 During Morning Commute Manure Spill From Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down I-695 During Morning Commute
Manure Spill From Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down I-695 During Morning Commute A tractor-trailer hauling manure turned the Wednesday morning commute into a nightmare on I-695 in Baltimore County after its load spilled across the roadway, shutting down all lanes. The spill happened on the Outer Loop prior to Exit 29B-A at Loch Raven Boulevard around 7:29 a.m. on April 8, according to Maryland transportation officials. The truck’s load shifted while traveling, dumping manure across the highway and forcing an immediate shutdown, Maryland State Police said. All three travel lanes on the Outer Loop were closed, leaving only a shoulder open as crews rushed in to deal with …

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Flying Out Of Maryland Just Got Easier: $5.1M Hagerstown Airport Expansion Takes Off Flying Out Of Maryland Just Got Easier: $5.1M Hagerstown Airport Expansion Takes Off
Flying Out Of Maryland Just Got Easier: $5.1M Hagerstown Airport Expansion Takes Off Flying out of Maryland is about to get a whole lot easier. A $5.1 million expansion project is officially underway at Hagerstown Regional Airport, where officials broke ground on Monday, April 6, on a plan to modernize the terminal and improve the overall travel experience in Washington County. The project will add 4,800 square feet to the airport’s terminal, with upgrades aimed at easing congestion and making it more functional for passengers from check-in to boarding. Officials say the expansion will improve terminal capacity and passenger flow, while also upgrading ticketing areas and g…

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Virginia Pedestrian Killed After Suddenly Running Into Traffic On I-295 In DC, Police Say Virginia Pedestrian Killed After Suddenly Running Into Traffic On I-295 In DC, Police Say
Virginia Pedestrian Killed After Suddenly Running Into Traffic On I-295 In DC, Police Say A 27-year-old Virginia man was killed after jumping into traffic on I-295, the Metropolitan Police Department confirmed on Tuesday. The agency has identified Dumfries native Luis Alberto Cespedes-Corrales as the person who was killed in a crash in the northbound lanes of the interstate over the weekend. Shortly before 7:45 p.m. on Friday, April 3, officers were called to a stretch of I-295 near the Suitland Parkway exit, where there were reports of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, they found Cespedes-Corrales in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene b…

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Motorcyclist Killed In Early Morning Crash At Busy Maryland Intersection (DEVELOPING) Motorcyclist Killed In Early Morning Crash At Busy Maryland Intersection (DEVELOPING)
Motorcyclist Killed In Early Morning Crash At Busy Maryland Intersection (Developing) A motorcyclist was killed, and a woman was hospitalized in an early morning crash at a busy intersection in Maryland, officials say. First responders were called around 6:15 a.m. on April 7 to the intersection of Manor Road and Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase, where there were reports of a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Upon arrival, officers and fire and rescue crews found a man who had been struck on his motorcycle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 2D officers dispatched at 6:14 a.m to Manor …

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Pedestrian Identified After Being Struck, Killed By Two Vehicles In Maryland Pedestrian Identified After Being Struck, Killed By Two Vehicles In Maryland
Pedestrian Identified After Being Struck, Killed By Two Vehicles In Maryland New details have been released days after a 28-year-old man was struck and killed by two vehicles in Maryland. The Prince George's County Police Department has identified Hashim Kabbani as the pedestrian killed in Oxon Hill last week. Officers were called around 8:40 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, to the area of St. Barnabas Road and Virginia Lane, where a pedestrian was struck and killed. Investigators say Kabbani was struck by both vehicles in the eastbound lanes of St. Barnabas Road. Both drivers were uninjured and remained at the scene of the crash to assist with the investigation. The f…

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Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-695 Backs Up Traffic For Miles (DEVELOPING) Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-695 Backs Up Traffic For Miles (DEVELOPING)
Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-695 Backs Up Traffic For Miles (Developing) A multi-vehicle crash on I-695 in Maryland is causing major delays in both directions near Wilkens Avenue, with multiple lanes shut down and traffic backing up for miles. The crash was reported around 11:51 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026, on the Baltimore Beltway near Exit 12B (MD 372/Wilkens Avenue) in Baltimore County, according to state officials. At least four vehicles were involved. Two of four lanes on the Inner Loop are closed along with the shoulder, while multiple lanes on the Outer Loop are also blocked, including two left lanes, one right lane, and both shoulders, the Maryland St…

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Maryland Crash Turns Fatal As Driver Dies Day After Slamming Into Tree (UPDATED) Maryland Crash Turns Fatal As Driver Dies Day After Slamming Into Tree (UPDATED)
Maryland Crash Turns Fatal As Driver Dies Day After Slamming Into Tree (Updated) A Maryland driver who crashed into a tree on Sunday afternoon has died from his injuries a day later, officials confirmed. Shortly before 1:45 p.m. on April 5, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews were called to Crabbs Branch Way and Indian Hills Drive in Rockville, where a driver slammed into a tree. The driver was treated and rushed to an area hospital with what were described as life-threatening injuries. A dog inside the vehicle was also hurt in the crash and was released to animal control with minor injuries of its own. The driver succumbed to his injuries on Monday, April 6,…

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Driver Seriously Injured, Dog Hurt After Car Slams Into Tree In Maryland Crash (DEVELOPING) Driver Seriously Injured, Dog Hurt After Car Slams Into Tree In Maryland Crash (DEVELOPING)
Driver Seriously Injured, Dog Hurt After Car Slams Into Tree In Maryland Crash (Developing) A Maryland driver was seriously injured, and a dog was hurt after a single-vehicle crash sent a car into a tree Sunday afternoon. Shortly before 1:45 p.m. on April 5, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews were called to Crabbs Branch Way and Indian Hills Drive in Rockville, where a driver slammed into a tree. The driver was treated and rushed to an area hospital with what were described as life-threatening injuries. A dog inside the vehicle was also hurt in the crash and was released to animal control with minor injuries of its own. Emergency crews flooded the scene and worked to t…

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