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Two Hospitalized With Traumatic Injuries Following Crash In Gaithersburg That Shut Down MD-355 Two Hospitalized With Traumatic Injuries Following Crash In Gaithersburg That Shut Down MD-355
Two Hospitalized With Traumatic Injuries Following Crash In Gaithersburg 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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Metro Red Line Closures Draw Complaints From Commuters In DC Metro Red Line Closures Draw Complaints From Commuters In DC
Metro Red Line Closures Draw Complaints From Commuters In DC Some commuters in DC are up in arms as the WMATA closes down certain Red Line trains to allow for necessary repairs during the holiday season. The Metro began a two-week construction project on the Red Line to "perform critical safety repairs to the tunnel and track infrastructure, upgrade signal and communications systems, and install new platform edge lights," much to the dismay of many riders, who may now have to take shuttles. UPDATED: Red Line Alert: Thru closing Saturday, December 30th, free shuttles replace trains btwn Dupont Circle & Gallery Place due to major construction. …

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Driver Ironically Crashes Into Auto Repair Shop In Maryland Driver Ironically Crashes Into Auto Repair Shop In Maryland
Driver Ironically Crashes Into Auto Repair Shop In Maryland A Maryland driver won't have to go far to get his truck repaired after crashing into a Prince George's County business on Saturday morning. The driver of a red pick-up truck couldn't wait for business to open and accidentally crash-landed through a garage door at AYT Auto Car Repair Service in Upper Marlboro. According to officials, the crash was reported shortly before 7 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16 in the 15000 block of Marlboro Pike. Following the crash, the driver was treated and taken to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation of minor injuries. No other injuries were reported. Th…

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One Dead, Four Injured After Driver Crashes Fleeing From Traffic Stop In Montgomery County One Dead, Four Injured After Driver Crashes Fleeing From Traffic Stop In Montgomery County
One Dead, Four Injured After Driver Crashes Fleeing From Traffic Stop In Montgomery County 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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Firetruck Involved In Crash With Car, Pole In Maryland Firetruck Involved In Crash With Car, Pole In Maryland
Firetruck Involved In Crash With Car, Pole In Maryland A firetruck was involved in a crash with another driver and telephone pole that sent one person to the hospital in Harford County. Shortly before noon on Tuesday, members of the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company were responding to a call in the 1000 block of Pulaski Highway, leading to the fateful crash, according to the agency. Approximately a half hour later, with lights and sirens activated, the truck was involved in a crash with a vehicle near the intersection of Hanson Road at Woodbridge Center Way in Edgewood, leaving the first responders in a lurch. Volunteer Firefighters fr…

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Driver Trapped After BMW Crashes Through Garage In Montgomery County Driver Trapped After BMW Crashes Through Garage In Montgomery County
Driver Trapped After BMW Crashes Through Garage In Montgomery County 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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Students Safe After School Bus Involved In Fiery Maryland Crash Students Safe After School Bus Involved In Fiery Maryland Crash
Students Safe After School Bus Involved In Fiery Maryland Crash No injuries were reported after a car rear-ended a school bus packed with students in Prince George's County, officials say. First responders were called at around 10 a.m. on Tuesday morning to the outer loop of the Capital Beltway near Ritchie Marlboro Road when a school bus was struck by another driver, leaving both with fire damage. Smoke could be seen coming from both the bus and front of the vehicle, which sustained extensive damage. School Bus/Vehicle Fire, 9:58am, OL Cap Beltway/Ritchie Marlboro Rd. Vehicle rear ended a school bus and both sustained fire damage. Thankfully, there…

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Wrong-Way Driver Killed In Head-On I-95 Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Maryland: State Police Wrong-Way Driver Killed In Head-On I-95 Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Maryland: State Police
Wrong-Way Driver Killed In Head-On I-95 Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Maryland: State Police A 29-year-old Baltimore woman heading in the wrong direction was killed in a head-on crash with a tractor trailer on I-95, state police say. Officers from the JFK Memorial Highway Barrack were called at around 4 a.m. on Sunday morning in Baltimore County, where there were reports of a speeding Acura heading in the wrong direction southbound on I-95 in White Marsh. According to investigators, Courtney Yvette Dunston was driving a 2009 Acura north in the southbound lanes of the interstate before she was killed crashing head-on with a tractor trailer near exit 67. The crash was reported a…

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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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Six Firefighters Released From Hospital After Overturning Truck In Maryland Six Firefighters Released From Hospital After Overturning Truck In Maryland
Six Firefighters Released From Hospital After Overturning Truck In Maryland Six Prince George's County firefighters were hospitalized overnight after their truck overturned while they were at the scene of an incident in College Park. Shortly before 11 p.m. on Sunday night, while responding to a structure fire, a truck crashed near the intersection of Good Luck Road and Kenilworth Avenue, according to a department spokesperson. The crash led to six firefighters being taken to the hospital with what were described as minor injuries. They have each been released from the hospital as of Monday morning, officials say. Update to last nights College Park Truck 812 acc…

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Three Airlifted To Hospital After Crash Shuts Down I-81 In Maryland Three Airlifted To Hospital After Crash Shuts Down I-81 In Maryland
Three Airlifted To Hospital After Crash Shuts Down I-81 In Maryland 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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Car Crash Lands Into Popular Doughnut Spot In Maryland During Morning Commute Car Crash Lands Into Popular Doughnut Spot In Maryland During Morning Commute
Car Crash Lands Into Popular Doughnut Spot In Maryland During Morning Commute A driver missed the drive-thru on Thursday morning and accidentally crash-landed into the side of a popular breakfast 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. Laurel Tavern Donuts Google Maps street view It is unclear what caused the driver to crash the Honda into the building. Officials say that there was moderate damage to the building and the driver was taken by paramedics to an area hospital with minor i…

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