PARKTON, MD—For motorists heading to northern Baltimore County on Monday, a tractor-trailer fire is causing major delays. At around 1 p.m. on June 26, 2023, a tractor-trailer fire caused the closure of southbound I-83 at York Road in the Parkton area. Hazmat crews from the Maryland Department of the Environment are assisting the Baltimore County Fire Department with cleanup. No […]
HAGERSTOWN, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating an overturned tanker truck crash the occurred on Monday morning in Washington County. At just before 6:15 a.m. on June 26, 2023, troopers responded to a report of an overturned tanker truck on southbound I-81 north of Halfway Boulevard in Hagerstown. According to a preliminary investigation, a tire blew out on the truck, causing […]
PARKVILLE, MD—Parkville residents can expect to see a heavy police presence in the 8900-block of Harford Road and Manns Avenue (21234) on Thursday afternoon. At just after 1 p.m. on May 11, 2023, the Baltimore County Police Department Hazardous Device Team responded to the location after a resident discovered potentially hazardous material inside a home. There has been no word […]
ROSEDALE, MD—Hazmat crews are responding following a Wednesday afternoon crash involving a train in Rosedale. At just before 2:30 p.m., units responded to the 7500-block of Lake Drive (21237) for a collision involving a CSX train and two tractor trailers. The driver of one of the trucks has been transported to a hospital, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. […]
JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a serious crash in the Joppa area. At around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2023, emergency personnel responded to a reported crash in the area of Old Mountain Road at Old Joppa Road. Hazmat crews are responding to mitigate oil and debris in the roadway. One patient has been transported for treatment […]
JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Wednesday morning crash involving a tractor-trailer on I-95 in Joppa. The crash was reported at around 6:30 a.m. on April 19, 2023 on northbound I-95 near the Mountain Road exit. Initial reports indicate that the tractor-trailer crashed into another vehicle, then went through the barrier and is leaking fuel. Heavy delays are […]
PIKESVILLE, MD—A Friday morning tanker truck fire on I-795 near Owings Mills continues to affect traffic throughout the area. At around 6 a.m. on March 24, 2023, units were dispatched to I-795 between Owings Mills Boulevard and the Baltimore Beltway for a tanker truck crash with fire. At the scene, crews found an 8,500-gallon tanker truck on fire. Firefighters freed […]
UPDATE 2: The Baltimore County Fire Department has provided more information and released additional photos from the crash scene here. UPDATE: Authorities say the tanker truck was filled with heating oil. The driver was transported to Shock Trauma for treatment of their injuries. No other injuries were reported. Metro service has also been shut down. Original story below… PIKESVILLE, MD—Motorists […]