Second fatal crash reported on I-95 in Harford County

UPDATE: Police have identified one of the victims and provided additional information on these two fatal crashes. Original story below… —— ABINGDON, MD—Crews are on the scene of a second fatal crash on Interstate 95 in Harford County. This new crash was reported at around 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning along northbound I-95 near MD 24. One person has been pronounced […]

CSX train fire shuts down Route 7 in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—A train fire is impacting rail traffic in Harford County. At just after 6:30 p.m., a CSX locomotive caught fire between MD 152 and Route 24, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. All rail traffic is stopped in the area. Philadelphia Road has been shut down between MD 152 and Fashion Way. Motorists should use an alternate route. […]

Pilot, passenger rescued following Montgomery County plane crash

GAITHERSBURG, MD—The pilot and passenger of a single engine plane that crashed into a power line tower in Montgomery County on Sunday evening have been rescued and transported to an area hospital for medical treatment. The pilot has been identified as Patrick Merkle, 66, of Washington, D.C. He was operating a Mooney Mike 20P single engine plane. One passenger on […]

MARYLAND PLANE CRASH: Pilot, passenger awaiting rescue in Montgomery County

UPDATE: The pilot and passenger have been rescued. Original story below… —— GAITHERSBURG, MD—Maryland State Police are on the scene of a single-engine plane crash in Montgomery County where rescue efforts are underway. The plane involved is a Mooney Mike 20P single engine plane. Both the pilot and the passenger are reportedly unharmed inside the aircraft and awaiting rescue. At […]

Overturned tractor-trailer shuts down northbound I-95

UPDATE: The driver of the tractor-trailer and another driver have been transported by ambulance for treatment of injuries. Original story below… ——— WHITE MARSH, MD—A crash involving an overturned tractor-trailer has shut down a portion of Interstate 95. The crash was reported at around 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday morning along northbound I-95 just past the White Marsh Boulevard exit. All […]