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Washington
Traffic
Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts I-68 In Hancock (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts I-68 In Hancock (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts I-68 In Hancock (Developing) A tractor trailer crash closed all lanes of I-68 in Washington County early Wednesday, May 1. As of 8:15 a.m., all lanes were closed in both directions at Mountain Road near Exit 74, the Maryland State Highway Administration said. The MDOT site shows two vehicles were involved in a crash. ALERT: WASHINGTON COUNTY; CRASH I-68 EAST AT EXIT 74 MD 903 MOUNTAIN RD; ALL LANES CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS; USE ALTERNATIVE ROUTE — MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) May 1, 2024 Daily Voice has reached out to Maryland State Police for details. This is a developing story. Check back for more. Want…

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by Zak Failla
Monmouth
Police & Fire
SUV Crash Knocks Out Power, Shuts Down Road In Wall Township: Police SUV Crash Knocks Out Power, Shuts Down Road In Wall Township: Police
SUV Crash Knocks Out Power, Shuts Down Road In Wall Township: Police An SUV crashed into a utility pole in Monmouth County, shutting down a road and knocking out power, authorities said. In a Facebook post, Wall Township police said a vehicle hit the pole along Hospital Road at around 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, Apr. 25. No injuries were reported in the crash. A photo from Wall police showed an SUV lying on its left side in the middle of the road. Two utility poles were leaning and there was also damage to a nearby fence. Emergency crews and Jersey Central Power & Light responded to the crash scene. According to the JCP&L outage map, 134 customers …

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by Chris Spiker
Baltimore
Traffic
New I-695 Inner Loop Closure Point To Take Effect Monday: Maryland Transportation Authority New I-695 Inner Loop Closure Point To Take Effect Monday: Maryland Transportation Authority
New I-695 Inner Loop Closure Point To Take Effect Monday: Maryland Transportation Authority With the entire East Coast continuing to adjust to the collapse of the Key Bridge collapse in Maryland, the state's Transportation Authority announced new closures and alternatives for motorists on I-695. Beginning on Monday, April 15, there will be a new closure point in effect on the Inner Loop. According to officials, the closure will be at MD 151/North Point Boulevard (exit 42) which will be the last exit for drivers. Outer Loop closure remains intact at MD 173 (exit 1) (see above). New closures and traffic patterns.  Maryland Transportation Authority Police via Facebook …

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by Zak Failla
Mercer
Police & Fire
Firefighters Battle 3-Alarm Blaze In Hamilton Firefighters Battle 3-Alarm Blaze In Hamilton
Firefighters Battle 3-Alarm Blaze In Hamilton Firefighters were battling a three-alarm blaze at a storage center in Mercer County. The fire broke out at about 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, April 9 at 3828 Quakerbridge Road in Hamilton Township, according to firefighters. ROAD CLOSURE ALERT: Quaker Bridge Rd is closed for two blocks in Hamilton Twp due to a fire in the area. First responders are on the scene and will reopen the road as soon as possible. Posted by Mercer County, New Jersey on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Photos at the scene show the blaze broke out at a storage center.

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by Jon Craig
Baltimore
Traffic
Serious Crash Snarls Traffic, Closes I-95 Ramp In Baltimore (DEVELOPING) Serious Crash Snarls Traffic, Closes I-95 Ramp In Baltimore (DEVELOPING)
Serious Crash Snarls Traffic, Closes I-95 Ramp In Baltimore (Developing) A serious crash caused a traffic jam and shut down an exit ramp on I-95 in Baltimore during rush hour on Thursday, April 4, developing reports say. The collision occurred on the southbound side at exit 52 around 3:40 p.m., according to the MDTA: SB I-95 at exit 52, ramp to 295 remains closed due to serious crash. #MDTraffic #BalTraffic — MDTA (@TheMDTA) April 4, 2024 The ramp from I-95 southbound to MD 295 exit 52 was expected to be closed for an extended period of time as crews responded: Anticipate an extended closure of ramp from SB I-95 to MD 295 (Ex 52) for crash response and …

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by Valerie Musson
Greenburgh
Traffic
Nor'easter: Storm Causes These Road Closures In Westchester Nor'easter: Storm Causes These Road Closures In Westchester
Nor'easter: Storm Causes These Road Closures In Westchester Several heavily traveled roads in Westchester are blocked to traffic thanks to a powerful Nor'easter that battered the area.  Busy routes in municipalities such as Greenburgh, White Plains, and Mount Vernon experienced closures following a powerful storm that rocked the region with heavy rainfall and gusty winds, knocking down trees and power lines. One of the areas that experienced the most damage was South Central Avenue in Greenburgh, which was still closed between Mt. Joy Avenue and Old Army Road as of Thursday morning, April 4 as a result of a telephone pole that fell across …

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by Ben Crnic
Monmouth
Traffic
'Serious' Crash Shuts Down Central Jersey Road For Several Hours: NJDOT 'Serious' Crash Shuts Down Central Jersey Road For Several Hours: NJDOT
'Serious' Crash Shuts Down Central Jersey Road For Several Hours: Njdot A serious crash shut down both directions of a road in Monmouth County for several hours, officials said. Howell Township police said Route 33 was closed between Yellow Brook Road and Route 34 on Tuesday, Apr. 2 for a "serious crash investigation," the department said in a Facebook post.  The state Department of Transportation said it was reported at around 10:45 a.m. Both directions of Route 33 near the intersection with Colts Neck Road remained closed as of 2 p.m. Howell police also asked drivers to avoid the area.

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by Chris Spiker
Suffolk NY
Traffic
Full Closures Scheduled For Stretch Of Sagtikos State Parkway Full Closures Scheduled For Stretch Of Sagtikos State Parkway
Full Closures Scheduled For Stretch Of Sagtikos State Parkway Scheduled closures on a Long Island highway could spell delays in the coming days. Both directions of the Sagtikos State Parkway are scheduled to close in the Town of Islip, between the Long Island Expressway and Crooked Hill Road, beginning at 10 p.m. Monday, April 1. The roadway will shut down nightly until 5 a.m. for approximately four weeks to facilitate a project improving connectivity to Crooked Hill Road from the Long Island Expressway, the Department of Transportation said. Traffic will follow a signed detour during the closures. Transportation officials warned of possible delays…

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by Michael Mashburn
Arlington
Traffic
'Significant' Gas Leak Shuts Down Busy Roads In Northeast DC 'Significant' Gas Leak Shuts Down Busy Roads In Northeast DC
'Significant' Gas Leak Shuts Down Busy Roads In Northeast DC DC Fire and EMS personnel were busy on Thursday afternoon after a construction crew hit a high-pressure gas line in Northeast, leading to a "significant" leak in the area.  At around 11:15 a.m. on March 21, firefighters were called to New York and Florida Avenue NE, where a gas line was struck and spread to an adjacent building, officials said. Significant gas leak NY & Florida Ave NE. Large outside gas line struck. Some gas migration into adjacent structure. Occupants relocated to safe area where necessary. @washingtongas on scene indicating extended time to control leak. #DCsB…

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by Zak Failla
Montgomery MD
Traffic
Rollover Near Key West Plaza In Rockville Sends 4 To Hospital Rollover Near Key West Plaza In Rockville Sends 4 To Hospital
Rollover Near Key West Plaza In Rockville Sends 4 To Hospital A rollover involving four vehicles in Montgomery County sent four people to the hospital Monday morning, March 18, crews said. It happened on Darnestown Road at Key West Plaza near Hunting Lane in Rockville, MCFRS Spokesperson Pete Piringer said. Crews responded and found one of the vehicles overturned around 11:50 a.m. One of the occupants was extricated before four were taken to a nearby hospital. All southbound lanes of Darnestown Road prior to Key West Ave near Hunting Lane were shut down for the investigation and cleanup, Piringer added. RX @mcpnews TRAFFIC ADVISORY: All southboun…

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by Valerie Musson
Clarkstown
News
New Update: Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power In Rockland, Orange Counties (Video) New Update: Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power In Rockland, Orange Counties (Video)
New Update: Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power In Rockland, Orange Counties (Video) A strong storm with heavy rain and damaging winds knocked out power and closed roadways throughout the Hudson Valley. The outages in Orange and Rockland counties began following the Wednesday, Feb. 28 deluge and continued into Thursday, Feb. 29 with sporadic outages reported. Orange and Rockland Utilities reported more than 2,000 outages early Thursday morning in both counties with the highest concentration in Orange County. But work was moving quickly with small pockets of outages reported in numbers ranging from 2 in Tuxedo to 520 residences in Middletown still awaiting restoration, the …

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by Kathy Reakes
Gloucester
Traffic
Truck Flips On Route 55 In Deptford (DEVELOPING) Truck Flips On Route 55 In Deptford (DEVELOPING)
Truck Flips On Route 55 In Deptford (Developing) A truck overturned on Route 55 in Gloucester County, authorities said. There were injuries, according to 511nj.org. The crash occurred at about 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27 southbound south of Exit 56 (Route 47) in Deptford Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. One right lane was closed, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
Putnam
Police & Fire
2-Car Crash Causes Fluid Spill On Busy Carmel Road 2-Car Crash Causes Fluid Spill On Busy Carmel Road
2-Car Crash Causes Fluid Spill On Busy Carmel Road A two-car crash in the Hudson Valley caused a temporary closure on a busy road to allow crews to clean a fluid spill.  The crash happened in Putnam County on Friday, Feb. 23 just before 8 p.m., when two cars collided on Croton Falls Road in Carmel, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department. Luckily, no injuries resulted from the collision, fire officials said. The crash caused the road to close for around 30 minutes to allow crews to clean up vehicle fluids and remove the cars. 

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by Ben Crnic
Frederick
Traffic
Water Main Break Leads To Lengthy Road Closures In Frederick County Water Main Break Leads To Lengthy Road Closures In Frederick County
Water Main Break Leads To Lengthy Road Closures In Frederick County A water main break led to discolored water for some Frederick residents, and a headache on the roads for others, officials are cautioning. Division of Water and Sewer Utilities crews are currently repairing a water main break that occurred on Wednesday morning at the intersection of Baltimore Road (Md. Rt. 144) and Bell’s Lane. The following closures are in place: Bells Lane to Baltimore Road; Winding Ridge Way at Baltimore Road; Mains Lane at Baltimore Road. The road closure remains in effect until further notice, they said. While water service has been restored to customers, residents …

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by Zak Failla
Mount Vernon
Traffic
Bridge Replacement To Cause Over Month-Long Road Closure In Mount Vernon: Here's Where Bridge Replacement To Cause Over Month-Long Road Closure In Mount Vernon: Here's Where
Bridge Replacement To Cause Over Month-Long Road Closure In Mount Vernon: Here's Where A bridge replacement project is causing a road closure at a busy intersection in Westchester that will last over a month.  The closure resulted from a project commenced by the MTA that will replace the South Fulton Avenue Bridge in Mount Vernon, according to Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard.  Because of construction work, South Fulton Avenue is now closed at the intersection with East 1st Street. The closure began on Monday, Feb. 19, and will tentatively continue until Saturday, March 30, Patterson-Howard said. The bridge that will be replaced traverses the New Haven railr…

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by Ben Crnic
Morris
Police & Fire
Route 80 Crash Snarls Traffic In Morris County Route 80 Crash Snarls Traffic In Morris County
Route 80 Crash Snarls Traffic In Morris County All lanes are closed after a car crash on Route 80 westbound near Exit 30 by Howard Boulevard in Mount Arlington on Friday, Feb. 16, 511nj reports. Drivers are being forced to use the shoulder due to the lane closures, according to 511nj.  The travel time from Exit 34 in Wharton to Exit 30 on I-80 is 10 to 15 minutes, as of press time, according to 511nj. 

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by Sam Barron
Montgomery MD
Traffic
Wegmans Tractor-Trailer Fire Leads To Temporary Lane Closures In Montgomery County Wegmans Tractor-Trailer Fire Leads To Temporary Lane Closures In Montgomery County
Wegmans Tractor-Trailer Fire Leads To Temporary Lane Closures In Montgomery County The shelves at a Maryland Wegmans location may be a bit bare after a tractor-trailer carrying a delivery was destroyed by an early morning fire in Montgomery County. At approximately 5:15 a.m. on Thursday morning, first responders were called to a vehicle fire on Observation Drive near Ridge Road, where a truck heading to the grocery giant went up in flames. ICYMI - ~515a @mcfrs dispatched for vehicle fire on Observation Dr near Rt 27 (Ridge Rd), fire involved fully loaded tractor trailer headed to nearby Wegmans Market, total loss, no injuries, cleanup continuing likely to afternoon, po…

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by Zak Failla
York
News
Woman ID'd After Head-On Crash In Fairview Township Police: Coroner Woman ID'd After Head-On Crash In Fairview Township Police: Coroner
Woman ID'd After Head-On Crash In Fairview Township Police: Coroner A 44-year-old woman has been identified following a two-vehicle crash in Fairview Township on Tuesday evening, the York County Coroner's Office announced the following night.  Dimitra Sideras, of the 3100 block of Robin Road, West Manchester Township died at the scene of the crash at 6:35 p.m., according to Coroner Pam Gay. The two-vehicle crash happened at the intersection of Brenneman Drive and Lewisberry Road/PA 382 in Fairview Township shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 6, according to the York County Department of Emergency Services.  The Fairview Township Police…

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by Jillian Pikora
Adams
Traffic
NC Man, 25, ID'd After Crash Shutters Part Of US Rt 30: PA State Police NC Man, 25, ID'd After Crash Shutters Part Of US Rt 30: PA State Police
NC Man, 25, ID'd After Crash Shutters Part Of US Rt 30: PA State Police One person has died in a tractor-trailer crash outside of Gettysburg early Tuesday morning, Pennsylvania State Police say. Jarod Henize, 25, Connelly Springs, NC was driving a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado when he exited the eastbound lane, crossing over into the westbound lane — striking Morris Dupree, 53 of Greenville, NC's 2020 Freightliner Cascadia head-on, Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Parker Hoyt detailed in a release. The collision happened in the 1800 York Road/US Route 30, Straban Township, around 1 a.m. on Feb. 6, Trooper Megan Frazer detailed in an earlier release. The …

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by Jillian Pikora
Franklin PA
Obituaries
Details Released About Mom Killed In Head-On Dump Truck Crash In Mercersburg (UPDATE) Details Released About Mom Killed In Head-On Dump Truck Crash In Mercersburg (UPDATE)
Details Released About Mom Killed In Head-On Dump Truck Crash In Mercersburg (Update) Details about a local mom killed in a Franklin County dump truck crash on Tuesday, Jan. 30, have been released. Angel M. Rife (Peiffer), 49, of Mercersburg, died at the scene of a head-on crash into a 2006 Peterbilt 357 dump truck at 10148 Welsh Run Road/PA 995 in Montgomery Township, Mercersburg near Greencastle on Jan. 30, PSP Chambersburg Trooper Kevin Rhodes detailed in a follow-up release that evening.  **Scroll Down For More Details About Rife** Trooper Megan Frazer explained that first responders were initially called to the multi-vehicle crash between Bradley and Montgomery Ch…

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by Jillian Pikora
Fairfax
Traffic
Fatal Annandale Crash Leaves Six Hospitalized In Virginia, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Fatal Annandale Crash Leaves Six Hospitalized In Virginia, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Fatal Annandale Crash Leaves Six Hospitalized In Virginia, Police Say (Developing) Seven people were rushed to a Virginia hospital on Sunday afternoon after a two-vehicle crash in Fairfax County. Police say that around 11 a.m. on Feb. 4, officers from the Fairfax County Police Department were called to the intersection of Braddock Road and Bradfield Drive in Annandale, where there was a reported crash that resulted in one fatality. According to officials, one man who was a passenger in one of the vehicles was pronounced dead en route to the hospital, and two others suffered what police described as life-threatening injuries. The crash led to a closure of Braddock Road in…

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by Zak Failla
Cumberland Salem
Traffic
Serious Crash Closes Route 130 In Carneys Point (DEVELOPING) Serious Crash Closes Route 130 In Carneys Point (DEVELOPING)
Serious Crash Closes Route 130 In Carneys Point (Developing) A serious crash closed Route 130 in Salem County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 2 p.m. Thursday Feb. 1 north of Route 48 in Carneys Point, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes were closed, 511nj.org reported.

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by Jon Craig
Union
Police & Fire
Water Main Break Shuts Down Roads: Berkeley Heights PD Water Main Break Shuts Down Roads: Berkeley Heights PD
Water Main Break Shuts Down Roads: Berkeley Heights PD A water main break has caused roads to be shutdown in Berkeley Heights on the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 31, police said on Facebook. The break, which sent water overflowing into the street, occurred in the middle of the intersection of Diamond Hill Road and Valley Road, police said. All roadways to the intersection have been completely shutdown due to water damage, police said.  Diamond Hill Road, New Providence Road, and Valley Road will remain closed until at least 8 p.m., police said. 

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by Sam Barron
Putnam
Police & Fire
Southeast Woman Killed After Crossing Into Oncoming Lane, Striking Car Head-On In Putnam Southeast Woman Killed After Crossing Into Oncoming Lane, Striking Car Head-On In Putnam
Southeast Woman Killed After Crossing Into Oncoming Lane, Striking Car Head-On In Putnam A woman was killed in a head-on collision in the Hudson Valley that also left two young children injured as well, police announced.  The crash happened in Putnam County on Thursday, Jan. 25 around 6 p.m., when two vehicles collided in the town of Southeast in the area of 477 Tonetta Lake Rd. An arriving deputy found that one of the drivers was in immediate need of medical attention and began performing CPR and using an automated external defibrillator on her until she was taken to Putnam Hospital Center by Brewster EMS.  After arriving at the hospital, the driver, ident…

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by Ben Crnic
Burlington
Police & Fire
Crash Shuts Route 70 In Evesham Crash Shuts Route 70 In Evesham
Crash Shuts Route 70 In Evesham A crash closed Route 70 in both directions in Evesham Saturday morning, Jan. 27. The NJDOT website said the roadway was closed in both directions as of 11 a.m. No further information was immediately available.

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by Cecilia Levine
Baltimore
News
Manhole Cover Explosions Leave Hundreds Of Baltimore Residents In The Dark (UPDATED) Manhole Cover Explosions Leave Hundreds Of Baltimore Residents In The Dark (UPDATED)
Manhole Cover Explosions Leave Hundreds Of Baltimore Residents In The Dark (Updated) Some residents in Baltimore are still without power hours after the city was rocked by an underground fire that caused chaos for some.  Late on Thursday, Jan. 25, multiple agencies were called to the 300 block of North Charles Street, where there was a reported underground fire, smoke coming from multiple manholes, and possible explosions. Maintenance Hole Explosion With Fire: https://t.co/4K4lpClnOe — Citizen Baltimore (@CitizenAppBALT) January 26, 2024 According to officials, the initial investigation found that fire was emitting from one of the smoking manholes, which was quick…

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by Zak Failla
Orangetown
Traffic
Traffic Alert: Route 303 To Close In Orangetown For Sewer Main Repairs Traffic Alert: Route 303 To Close In Orangetown For Sewer Main Repairs
Traffic Alert: Route 303 To Close In Orangetown For Sewer Main Repairs Motorists in the region will face another road closure this weekend on a busy roadway due to sewer main repairs. The closure will occur in Rockland County on Route 303 between Route 20 (Orangeburg Road) and Erie Street in Orangetown from Friday, Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. through 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 29, according to the State Department of Transportation. Motorists should use the posted detour as an alternate to prevent backups. Drivers are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding. For up-to-date travel information, call 511, or visit www.511NY.org.

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by Kathy Reakes
Mount Vernon
Traffic
Ramp Between Cross County, Hutchinson River Parkways In Mount Vernon To Close: Here's When Ramp Between Cross County, Hutchinson River Parkways In Mount Vernon To Close: Here's When
Ramp Between Cross County, Hutchinson River Parkways In Mount Vernon To Close: Here's When Motorists are being warned that a ramp between two busy parkways in Westchester will be affected by upcoming closures.  The ramp from the eastbound Cross County Parkway to Exit 9 (southbound Hutchinson River Parkway) in Mount Vernon will close between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. on both Monday, Jan. 22, and Wednesday, Jan. 24, the New York State Department of Transportation announced.  Motorists traveling in the area are asked to use the posted detour as an alternative route.  The closure will allow crews to perform guide rail repairs, officials said. 

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by Ben Crnic
Atlantic
Traffic
Egg Harbor Township Road May Close For A Year For Bridge Reconstruction Project Egg Harbor Township Road May Close For A Year For Bridge Reconstruction Project
Egg Harbor Township Road May Close For A Year For Bridge Reconstruction Project One road in Egg Harbor Township is expected to be closed for about a year because of a bridge reconstruction project, authorities said. Starting on Monday, Jan. 22, Somers Point Road will shut down between Steelmanville Road and English Creek Avenue, Egg Harbor Township police said. The closure is expected to last for "approximately one year." >>> DETOUR ALERT, long-term, effective Monday, Jan 22nd <<< Somers Point-Mays Landing Rd - from English Creek Ave to... Posted by Egg Harbor Township Police Department on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 That stretch of road is ab…

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by Chris Spiker
Baltimore
Traffic
Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Lanes On Key Bridge In Maryland: DOT Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Lanes On Key Bridge In Maryland: DOT
Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Lanes On Key Bridge In Maryland: DOT A multi-vehicle crash shut down a portion of the Key Bridge in Maryland on Tuesday morning, Jan. 16. The crash occurred near the I-695 outer loop on the Key Bridge around 11 a.m., according to the MDTA. All lanes closed at Key Bridge/I-695 Outer Loop. Detour in effect. Left lane of Inner Loop also closed. #mdtraffic #baltraffic — MDTA (@TheMDTA) January 16, 2024 The inner loop left lane had reopened, while the outer looper remained closed and detoured as of around 11:55 a.m. All lanes remain closed at Key Bridge/I-695 Outer Loop for multi-vehicle crash with fuel spill. Detour remai…

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by Valerie Musson
Anne Arundel
Traffic
Fatal Crash Leads To Lane Closures In Anne Arundel County (DEVELOPING) Fatal Crash Leads To Lane Closures In Anne Arundel County (DEVELOPING)
Fatal Crash Leads To Lane Closures In Anne Arundel County (Developing) At least one person was killed in an Anne Arundel County crash on Saturday morning, leading to lengthy lane closures for most of the day, police confirmed. An alert was issued by the Anne Arundel Arundel Police Department shortly after 10 a.m. on Jan. 13 about a fatal crash  in the area of Shady Side Road at Bay Breeze in Shady Side involving a telephone pole. Road closure, Anne Arundel Co. Shady side at Bay Breeze will be closed for most of the day due to an accident involving a telephone pole. This was/is a fatal. No further information is available. AA traffic safety must complet…

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by Zak Failla