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Car Being Towed Catches Fire On I-270 In Montgomery County Car Being Towed Catches Fire On I-270 In Montgomery County
Car Being Towed Catches Fire On I-270 In Montgomery County A tow truck driver got a scare on Tuesday morning when a vehicle being transported went up in flames on I-270 in Montgomery County. Officials say that at around 11:30 a.m., crews were called to a stretch of the interstate near Route 121 when the engine of the car being towed caught fire.  The car caught fire while it was being towed in Montgomery County.  Twitter/@mcfrsPIO A Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson said that a vehicle was being towed when the engine compartment caught fire and was quickly extinguished when the driver dropped it on the side o…

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Two Hospitalized With Traumatic Injuries Following Crash In Maryland That Shut Down MD-355 Two Hospitalized With Traumatic Injuries Following Crash In Maryland That Shut Down MD-355
Two Hospitalized With Traumatic Injuries Following Crash In Maryland That Shut Down MD-355 Two were hospitalized in Montgomery County early on Tuesday afternoon after a violent crash left a person trapped in a vehicle, officials say. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service personnel were called to investigate a crash that shut down Frederick Road (MD 355) in Gaithersburg.  Update: Traffic incident closes both directions of Frederick Road (MD 355) between Game Preserve Road and Wheatfield Drive. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route. #MdTraffic — Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) December 26, 2023 A spokesperson for the agency said that there were two ve…

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HazMat, MedEvac At Maryland Crash Caused Delays On I-83 In Pennsylvania HazMat, MedEvac At Maryland Crash Caused Delays On I-83 In Pennsylvania
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…

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One Dead, Four Injured After Driver Crashes Fleeing From Traffic Stop In Maryland One Dead, Four Injured After Driver Crashes Fleeing From Traffic Stop In Maryland
One Dead, Four Injured After Driver Crashes Fleeing From Traffic Stop In Maryland A driver who struck a police cruiser before fleeing caused a crash that left one dead and four others injured in Montgomery County, officials say. Officers attempted to stop the driver of a Nissan Maxima overnight, but instead, the driver opted to speed away, ultimately crashing into a Toyota Corolla that ping-ponged into a Honda Pilot on Georgia Avenue, according to authorities. A vehicle collision has the intersection of Georgia and Henderson Avenues shut down. Drivers should seek an alternate route and expect delays. #RoadClosure #MCPD #MCPnews pic.twitter.com/bHxWZv0n7Y — Montgomery …

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Driver Trapped After BMW Crashes Through Garage In Maryland Driver Trapped After BMW Crashes Through Garage In Maryland
Driver Trapped After BMW Crashes Through Garage In Maryland One person was injured after crashing a BMW through the front of a garage in Montgomery County. On Tuesday morning, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service personnel were called to the 2900 block of Aquarius Avenue near Hydrus Road, where there was a vehicle that smashed into the front of the structure, a spokesperson for the agency said. 2900 Aquarius Ave. near Hydrus Road, off Homecrest Rd, Aspen Hill, collision, vehicle crashed into/garage/house, @mcfrs A725, T725, PE725, BC794, SA700 responding & on scene — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 12, 2023 Following the crash, the …

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Support Swells For Husband-Wife's Popular Maryland Doughnut Shop Damaged By Car Support Swells For Husband-Wife's Popular Maryland Doughnut Shop Damaged By Car
Support Swells For Husband-Wife's Popular Maryland Doughnut Shop Damaged By Car A son in Maryland is rallying the community to support his parents after a car crashed into their beloved doughnut shop in Prince George's County. One person suffered minor injuries shortly after 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30 after crashing a Honda into the side of Laurel Tavern Donuts in the 100 block of Washington Boulevard in Laurel, leaving the building with substantial damage. The driver crashed into the side of the doughnut shop in Laurel. Prince George's County Fire/EMS In response, Sean Kwon has started a GoFundMe campaign on behalf of his parents, who have been in business servin…

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Three Airlifted To Hospital After Crash Shuts Down I-81 In Williamsport Three Airlifted To Hospital After Crash Shuts Down I-81 In Williamsport
Three Airlifted To Hospital After Crash Shuts Down I-81 In Williamsport Three people had to be airlifted to Johns Hopkins Hospital after a crash in Washington County that tied up traffic on I-81. On Thursday afternoon, Maryland State Police office were called to the northbound lanes of the interstate near US 11 in Williamsport, where there was a reported violent crash in the area. I-81 NB IAO THE 2 MM {Williamsport area} PERSONAL INJURY COLLISION WITH A ROLLOVER &... Posted by Washington County MD Fire Calls on Thursday, November 30, 2023 Two state police helicopters airlifted three people to the hospital for treatment of undisclosed injuries, and …

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Serious Accident Shuts I-70 In Hagerstown Serious Accident Shuts I-70 In Hagerstown
Serious Accident Shuts I-70 In Hagerstown A serious crash closed a portion of I-70 early Wednesday, Nov. 29 in Hagerstown. Emergency response vehicles were on the eastbound side of the highway with all lanes closed as of 7:30 a.m. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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Car Winds Up Under Tractor-Trailer, Over SUV In Three-Vehicle Montgomery County Crash Car Winds Up Under Tractor-Trailer, Over SUV In Three-Vehicle Montgomery County Crash
Car Winds Up Under Tractor-Trailer, Over SUV In Three-Vehicle Montgomery County Crash The Monday morning commute got off to a rough start for several drivers in Montgomery County who were involved in a three-vehicle crash with a tractor-trailer, officials say. One person was injured on Monday in Germantown, when there was a small pile-up on Richter Farm Road near the intersection of Great Seneca Highway.  Update - Richter Farm Rd & Great Seneca Hwy, Germantown, 3 vehicle collision, @MCFRS_EMIHS transporting 1 adult, NLTI, @mcfrs PE729, RS729, A722, M731, SA700, BC705 on scene, some lanes blocked pic.twitter.com/01zVnA1Bd6 — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 27, 2023…

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Overturned Trash Truck Temporarily Ties Up Traffic On I-495 In Maryland Overturned Trash Truck Temporarily Ties Up Traffic On I-495 In Maryland
Overturned Trash Truck Temporarily Ties Up Traffic On I-495 In Maryland Three people were hospitalized and a road and a busy ramp had to be shut down to holiday travelers after a trash truck overturned and spilled fuel in Montgomery County. First responders were called to a stretch of I-495 between Connecticut Avenue and Georgia Avenue early in the afternoon on Wednesday where there was a reported crash involving an overturned truck, leading to some lane and ramp closures. According to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson, a trash truck overturned and began spilling fuel, sending three people to the hospital with what were described as non…

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Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Blocks All Northbound Lanes On I-95 In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Blocks All Northbound Lanes On I-95 In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Blocks All Northbound Lanes On I-95 In Maryland (Developing) There will be major delays on I-95 in Maryland on Tuesday morning after a jackknifed tractor-trailer blocked all northbound lanes of traffic. An alert was issued around 2:40 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon cautioning motorists to avoid the area around exit 55 (Key Highway) in Riverside, where the truck overturned amid the wet and windy weather rolling through the region. I-95 Northbound past Exit 55 (Key Highway); All lanes closed for jackknifed tractor trailer. #MDTraffic — MDTA (@TheMDTA) November 21, 2023 Many motorists complained on social media that they found themselves stuck as crews …

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One Person Suffers Traumatic Injuries After Car Crashes Into Maryland Woods (PHOTOS) One Person Suffers Traumatic Injuries After Car Crashes Into Maryland Woods (PHOTOS)
One Person Suffers Traumatic Injuries After Car Crashes Into Maryland Woods (Photos) An apparent medical emergency caused a driver to go off road and land in a wooded area in Maryland, sending two to the hospital. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service personnel were called at around 7:30 a.m. on Thursday morning to the I-270 ramp to Sam Eig Highway, where there was a reported single-car crash with a car in the woods. ICYMI @MontgomeryCoMD SB I270 ramp to Sam Eig Hwy - single vehicle collision, vehicle into the woods, 2 adult occupants extricated & transported Pri1 & Pri3 @mcfrs @MCFRS_EMIHS @DavidPazos15 @MDSP @MDSHA pic.twitter.com/5kOeMdslSk — Pete Piringe…

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