Tag:

Traffic Advisory

First Responder Sparks Outrage With ‘Run Through It’ Protest Comment On Bowie Police Post First Responder Sparks Outrage With ‘Run Through It’ Protest Comment On Bowie Police Post
First Responder Sparks Outrage With ‘Run Through It’ Protest Comment On Bowie Police Post A first responder in Maryland made waves on social media when he made a questionable comment on a police statement. A Facebook user under the name Sam Campbell, a firefighter and Marine medic from Maryland, commented on a traffic advisory from the Bowie Police Department regarding a "No Kings" rally over the weekend. ⚠️Traffic Advisory: A substantial number of pedestrians are gathered on the sidewalks at the 15200 block of Annapolis Rd. Drivers are advised to proceed carefully in this area. #Bowie #DMV #TrafficAlert ⚠️ Posted by City of Bowie Police Department on Saturday, June 14,…
Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Silver Spring Crash With SUV During Rush Hour: Officials Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Silver Spring Crash With SUV During Rush Hour: Officials
Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Silver Spring Crash With SUV During Rush Hour: Officials A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after a violent crash at a major Maryland intersection, officials confirmed Monday morning. Firefighters and police rushed to Viers Mill Road and Newport Mill Road in Silver Spring shortly after 8 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10, after a crash involving a motorcycle and SUV, according to officials in Montgomery County. Photos from the scene show debris scattered across the roadway, a heavily damaged silver SUV, and a mangled motorcycle down in the middle of the intersection.  The scene of the crash involving a motorcyclist in Silver Sp…
Overturned Dump Truck Clogs Fort McHenry Tunnel, Spills Gravel On I-95 Overturned Dump Truck Clogs Fort McHenry Tunnel, Spills Gravel On I-95
Overturned Dump Truck Clogs Fort McHenry Tunnel, Spills Gravel On I-95 A crash involving an overturned dump truck inside the Fort McHenry Tunnel on Interstate 95 has shut down two northbound lanes and left traffic at a standstill, officials said. Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) officials first reported a two-vehicle crash inside Bore 4 of the tunnel around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 14. While two right lanes were blocked, traffic was still able to flow through Bore 3, MDTA said. Minutes later, authorities confirmed that a dump truck had overturned, spilling gravel onto the roadway and worsening delays. Photos from the scene showed cars stuck behind t…
Fatal Fire Engulfs Hellam Home, Smoke Seen For Miles Fatal Fire Engulfs Hellam Home, Smoke Seen For Miles
Fatal Fire Engulfs Hellam Home, Smoke Seen For Miles A raging fire consumed a home in the 5400 block of River Road in Hellam Township early Tuesday morning, March 4, leaving at least one person dead, emergency officials confirmed. Fire crews arrived just before 7 a.m. to find the house fully engulfed in flames. A thick column of smoke could be seen from miles away, according to dispatch reports. By 8 a.m., officials confirmed the York County Coroner had been called to the scene for at least one reported fatality. The fire has since been brought under control. River Road remains closed in the area, and drivers are advised to find alternate ro…
Tanker Fire Closes I-81 South In Cumberland County—Truck Was Carrying Acetone (UPDATE) Tanker Fire Closes I-81 South In Cumberland County—Truck Was Carrying Acetone (UPDATE)
Tanker Fire Closes I-81 South In Cumberland County—Truck Was Carrying Acetone (Update) A tanker fire shut down Interstate 81 southbound at the Route 581 split in Cumberland County on Tuesday evening, Feb. 11, officials said. The fire broke out around 6:30 p.m., prompting closures of I-81 south at Exit 59 (PA 581 East/US 11 – Camp Hill) and the ramp from 581 west to I-81 south, according to PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler. Crews quickly extinguished the cab fire, and the tanker— which was carrying acetone— did not explode, Schreffler said. The ramp from 581 west to I-81 south reopened earlier in the evening. As of 9:24 p.m., all lanes of I-81 south have reopened, S…
Man Dies After Being Hit By Coach USA Bus In Middletown, Road Reopens (UPDATE) Man Dies After Being Hit By Coach USA Bus In Middletown, Road Reopens (UPDATE)
Man Dies After Being Hit By Coach USA Bus In Middletown, Road Reopens (Update) Route 211 in Orange County is open to traffic following a crash that left a 67-year-old man dead, police said. New, updated report - ID Released In Fatal Middletown Coach USA Bus Crash The crash happened in Middletown on Monday, Jan. 27 at around 7:30 a.m., when a Coach USA bus struck the man while he was walking on Wickham Avenue, according to the City of Middletown Police Department.  The man was killed, police confirmed. His name has not yet been released.  Route 211 (Wickham Avenue) between Wisner Avenue in Middletown and Certified Drive in the Town of Wallkill was clos…
Outages Possible, Tractor Trailer Downs Power Lines In East Rutherford: FD Outages Possible, Tractor Trailer Downs Power Lines In East Rutherford: FD
Outages Possible, Tractor Trailer Downs Power Lines In East Rutherford: FD A tractor-trailer collided with a utility pole, causing a power line emergency in East Rutherford Monday, Jan. 6, authorities said. The incident occurred on Whelan Road, and prompted an immediate response from both local first responders and PSEG crews, who are working to de-energize the affected power lines, the fire department said.  The utility work may result in power outages for residents in the surrounding area. Officials are urging drivers to avoid Whelan Road while emergency crews manage the scene.
Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Pedestrian Critically Hurt In MoCo New Year's Eve Crash Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Pedestrian Critically Hurt In MoCo New Year's Eve Crash
Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Pedestrian Critically Hurt In MoCo New Year's Eve Crash Detectives in Montgomery County are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who was critically injured in a serious pedestrian crash on New Year's Eve. Authorities say the pedestrian, described only as a Hispanic male in his early 30s, was struck by at least one vehicle while crossing University Boulevard near East Franklin Avenue in Silver Spring at around 6:11 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31. TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A collision has westbound University Boulevard East closed at East Franklin Avenue. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect delays. #MCPNews #MCPD Posted by M…
Car Crashes Into Telephone Pole: East Hanover PD Car Crashes Into Telephone Pole: East Hanover PD
Car Crashes Into Telephone Pole: East Hanover PD A car crashed into a telephone pole in East Hanover on the morning of Friday, Dec. 27, authorities said. The crash occurred at River Road between Eagle Rock Avenue and Overlook Avenue, East Hanover police said. The road is close while officers tend to the scene, police said. Drivers should consider alternate routes, police said.
Homicide Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead In Montgomery County: Police Homicide Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead In Montgomery County: Police
Homicide Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead In Montgomery County: Police A homicide investigation has been launched after a man was found dead in Montgomery County, police officials confirmed. An alert was issued at around 4:45 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 16 when officers were called to the area of Georgia Avenue and East West Highway in Silver Spring to probe a reported death when the man's body was located. TRAFFIC ADVISORY: MCPD is on scene of a death investigation. Georgia Avenue at East West Highway is closed. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays. #MCPD #MCPNews #traffic pic.twitter.com/BiC4rH28gz — Montgomery County Departm…
Tractor-Trailer Fire Shuts Down I-81 South Near PA/MD Border: PennDOT Tractor-Trailer Fire Shuts Down I-81 South Near PA/MD Border: PennDOT
Tractor-Trailer Fire Shuts Down I-81 South Near PA/MD Border: PennDOT Interstate 81 South has fully reopened in Franklin County after a tractor-trailer fire shut down the roadway Friday evening, PennDOT announced. The fire occurred between Exit 14 (Wayne Avenue) and Exit 10 (PA-914/Marion) just after 6:15 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, initially closing all southbound lanes, according to PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler. Crews worked to offload the trailer’s contents into another truck before clearing the scene just after 10:30 p.m. Details about what the trailer was carrying have not been released. 🚨Happening Now!🚨 6:30pm I-81 SB @ mm 13. Crews are wor…
Driver ID'd, Girl Hospitalized After Tree Falls On SUV In Chester County Driver ID'd, Girl Hospitalized After Tree Falls On SUV In Chester County
Driver ID'd, Girl Hospitalized After Tree Falls On SUV In Chester County A 30-year-old woman was killed, and a 5-year-old girl was hospitalized following a tree limb falling on the roof of a car on South Ship Road in West Whiteland Township on Thursday, Dec. 5, authorities said. The Chester County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Kelsey Jean. Jean was driving a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban when a tree landed on its roof near Stonegate Court at approximately 9:54 a.m., according to police. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause and manner of her death remain under investigation, the coroner’s office said. The 5-year-old passenger was transported to …
VIDEO: Pedestrian Struck By Truck Shuts Nanuet Street, Police Say VIDEO: Pedestrian Struck By Truck Shuts Nanuet Street, Police Say
Video: Pedestrian Struck By Truck Shuts Nanuet Street, Police Say A pedestrian crash involving a truck shut down a Rockland County street Thursday afternoon, Dec. 5, authorities said. Clarkstown police reported the incident occurred on Prospect Street, which was closed between Grandview and Park Avenues as of 4 p.m. The road is expected to remain closed for several hours. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes. Footage from the scene was shared on Instagram by the Monsey Scoop.
Ramp Closure: Multi-Vehicle Crash On Nazareth Pike Near US-22 East In Easton (DEVELOPING) Ramp Closure: Multi-Vehicle Crash On Nazareth Pike Near US-22 East In Easton (DEVELOPING)
Ramp Closure: Multi-Vehicle Crash On Nazareth Pike Near US-22 East In Easton (Developing) A multi-vehicle crash has shut down a ramp on Nazareth Pike at the US-22 East exit in Easton, authorities announced on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. The incident, which occurred on the northbound side of Nazareth Pike/Linden Street, was first reported at 12:06 p.m., according to traffic officials. The crash has resulted in a ramp closure at the US-22 East exit. Emergency crews are on the scene as of 12:15 p.m., and the closure is expected to last until at least 1:15 p.m., officials said. There were no immediate reports on injuries or the number of vehicles involved. Drivers are urged to avoid the …
Warminster Road Closed After Crash Knocks Utility Pole Into Roadway: Police Warminster Road Closed After Crash Knocks Utility Pole Into Roadway: Police
Warminster Road Closed After Crash Knocks Utility Pole Into Roadway: Police Warminster Road is closed in both directions between Chelsea and Byberry Roads after a vehicle crash knocked a utility pole into the roadway, police announced on Friday, Nov. 29 at 7:50 p.m. Upper Moreland Township police say the crash occurred earlier that evening, prompting the closure. Motorists are urged to avoid the area for several hours while crews work to clear the scene and repair the damaged pole. Further details about the crash or injuries have not been released. This is a developing story. Check back for possible updates.
Road Closure Alert: Almshouse Road Shut Down Due To Fallen Tree On Power Lines Road Closure Alert: Almshouse Road Shut Down Due To Fallen Tree On Power Lines
Road Closure Alert: Almshouse Road Shut Down Due To Fallen Tree On Power Lines Almshouse Road is closed between Birdie Lane and Valley Road after a large tree was found leaning on power wires, officials announced early Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. The Doylestown Township Police Department issued the closure notice at 5:54 a.m., stating that crews were en route to handle the situation. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes until the road is reopened. Crews are working to resolve the issue.
Crash Closes Intersection In Doylestown (DEVELOPING) Crash Closes Intersection In Doylestown (DEVELOPING)
Crash Closes Intersection In Doylestown (Developing) A crash has closed an intersection in Bucks County, police announced on Wednesday evening, Nov. 6. The traffic accident happened at the intersection of Easton Road and Almshouse Road in Doylestown, the police detailed in the release a 5:01 p.m. The crash closed the southbound lanes, according to the police. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.  Check back here for possible updates. 
Students Uninjured After School Bus Crash With Pick-Up In Colesville Students Uninjured After School Bus Crash With Pick-Up In Colesville
Students Uninjured After School Bus Crash With Pick-Up In Colesville The day got off to a rough start for a school bus driver in Montgomery County who was in an early morning crash with a pick-up truck in Colesville. At around 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, first responders were called to the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Norwood Road, where there was a reported crash involving the bus and a landscaping truck, officials say. There were no reported injuries to any students, who were transferred to another bus, and one person in the truck suffered minor injuries and was taken to an area hospital. An alert was issued by police advising that drivers should …
Traffic Slowed After Overturned Truck Spills Debris Into Busy Montgomery County Roadway Traffic Slowed After Overturned Truck Spills Debris Into Busy Montgomery County Roadway
Traffic Slowed After Overturned Truck Spills Debris Into Busy Montgomery County Roadway Some motorists were held up on Wednesday afternoon in Montgomery County when a dump truck overturned and spilled debris into a busy roadway. Fourth District units were called at around 2 p.m. on Oct. 9 to a stretch of Layhill Road near Norbeck Road, which led to delays for some travelers heading through the area in the area of Aspen Hill. Twitter/@4DCommander Traffic was still able to get by amid ongoing cleanup efforts, though things were slowed as they removed the debris and worked to get the truck upright. TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A single vehicle collision has southbound Layhill Road shu…
Family With Baby Displaced By Gaithersburg House Fire, Officials Say Family With Baby Displaced By Gaithersburg House Fire, Officials Say
Family With Baby Displaced By Gaithersburg House Fire, Officials Say Seven people and a baby were displaced by an early morning fire that is believed to have broken out in a family's garage in Montgomery County. At approximately 5 a.m., first responders were called to a two-story home on Duvall Street near West Deer Park, where they were met by flames showing through the roof of the residence with smoke billowing through the area. A team of around 50 firefighters were able to get the fire under control quickly, though there was enough damage that seven adults, an infant, and dog were all displaced. First responders believe that the fire began in the garage,…
Roadwork Scheduled On I-684 Stretch Between Lewisboro, North Salem: Here's When Roadwork Scheduled On I-684 Stretch Between Lewisboro, North Salem: Here's When
Roadwork Scheduled On I-684 Stretch Between Lewisboro, North Salem: Here's When Roadwork is scheduled for a busy stretch of I-684in Northern Westchester. The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) is advising motorists that the northbound side will be reduced to one lane between Exit 6A (Route 22) in Lewisboro and Exit 7 (Route 116) in North Salem, on Thursday, Sept. 19, between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., to facilitate bridge work, weather permitting.
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash By Rt 15 Ramps With Rt 114: PennDOT Motorcyclist Killed In Crash By Rt 15 Ramps With Rt 114: PennDOT
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash By Rt 15 Ramps With Rt 114: PennDOT A crash between an SUV and a motorcycle left one person dead on Friday, Sept. 6, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler told Daily Voice.  The fatal crash happened in the westbound lane of South Market Street/Route 114 at the intersection with the ramps to Route 15 at 12:30 p.m., Schreffler explained.  The motorcycle rider died at the scene, according to PennDOT citing police.  The Rt 114 was closed between Gettysburg Pike and the intersection of Bumble Bee Hollow Road/Kim Acres Drive, according to Upper Allen Township Police, and the area w…
Fishing Boat Accident Closes Two Mile Bridge Fishing Boat Accident Closes Two Mile Bridge
Fishing Boat Accident Closes Two Mile Bridge The Middle Thorofare Two Mile Bridge was closed due to a boat crash on Saturday, Aug. 31, officials said. Wildwood Crest Mayor Don Cabrera posted a statement around 6:15 a.m. saying the 85-year-old bridge was struck by a fishing vessel. It had not reopened as of 9 a.m. "If you are traveling from the Wildwoods or into Wildwood’s early this morning and plan to use this bridge you may want to take alternate routes," the mayor said. The bridge had been closed earlier this month after the drive shaft broke.
Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Crash With Harvester Identified By Police In Maryland Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Crash With Harvester Identified By Police In Maryland
Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Crash With Harvester Identified By Police In Maryland New details have been released by the Montgomery County Department of Police after a 45-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a harvester over the weekend. First responders were called to the area of Old Hundred Road and Thurston Road in Dickerson on Saturday afternoon, where there was a reported crash involving a motorcyclist and a tractor. TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Old Hundred Road is closed between Thurston Road and Comus Road due to a traffic collision. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays. #mcpnwes pic.twitter.com/k0mrv4onzG — Montgomery Coun…
Fireworks Confiscated From Fiery I-270 Crash Scene In Maryland, Officials Say Fireworks Confiscated From Fiery I-270 Crash Scene In Maryland, Officials Say
Fireworks Confiscated From Fiery I-270 Crash Scene In Maryland, Officials Say The investigation into a vehicle fire on I-270 early on the Fourth of July led to the recovery of fireworks in Montgomery County, officials say. First responders were called to a stretch of the southbound lanes of the interstate at around 4 a.m. near Montrose Road in Rockville, where there was a reported crash involving two vehicles, one of which was fully engulfed in flames. According to a Montgomery County Fire and EMS spokesperson, three people suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and the driver of one of the vehicles fled. While investigating the crash, officials say that fireworks …
Truck Crash Closes Route 535 In South Brunswick (DEVELOPING) Truck Crash Closes Route 535 In South Brunswick (DEVELOPING)
Truck Crash Closes Route 535 In South Brunswick (Developing) Route 535 was closed in both directions due to a truck crash, authorities said. "Please avoid the area over the next several hours," South Brunswick police said in an alert at about 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 29. The crash occurred just north of Thatcher Road.
Detour Ahead: Roadwork Planned In Delaware County Detour Ahead: Roadwork Planned In Delaware County
Detour Ahead: Roadwork Planned In Delaware County Crews will begin roadwork in Nether Providence on Monday, May 20 and will continue through Friday, May 24, township police say.  A lane closure is scheduled for Wallingford Avenue between Manchester Avenue and Route 252/Providence Road while workers make utility adjustments and mill and pave the roadway, according to officials.  Drivers should use alternate routes, they added. 
Crews Respond To 'Large Water Main Break' In Lower Moreland Crews Respond To 'Large Water Main Break' In Lower Moreland
Crews Respond To 'Large Water Main Break' In Lower Moreland Authorities are asking drivers to steer clear of a water main break in Lower Moreland on Wednesday, April 3.  Philmont Avenue is closed from Red Lion Road to Huntingdon Pike and drivers should avoid the area, said township police.  "Aqua is aware and responding to address the issue," they said Wednesday morning. 
Montgomery County Rollover Sends 4 To Hospital Montgomery County Rollover Sends 4 To Hospital
Montgomery County Rollover 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…
School Bus Crash Leaves Three With Injuries In Maryland School Bus Crash Leaves Three With Injuries In Maryland
School Bus Crash Leaves Three With Injuries In Maryland Three people were injured in a school bus crash involving five vehicles on Thursday morning in Montgomery County. The crash was initially reported at approximately 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, when Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to Randolph Road near Glenallen Avenue in the Wheaton-Glenmont area. TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A traffic collision has eastbound Randolph Rd. closed at Glenallen Ave. Expect significant delays. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. #MCPNews #MCPD pic.twitter.com/F3HTKRcm5i — Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) September 7, 2023…
Some Residents Advised To Remain Indoors In Baltimore County Due To Barricade (DEVELOPING) Some Residents Advised To Remain Indoors In Baltimore County Due To Barricade (DEVELOPING)
Some Residents Advised To Remain Indoors In Baltimore County Due To Barricade (Developing) The Baltimore County Police Department is dealing with a new barricade situation with a new suspect in Timonium. An alert was issued by the department at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Friday morning cautioning that officers are at the scene of a standoff in the 100 block of East Timonium Road. Residents in the area have been told to stay indoors and motorists are being advised to avoid the area. Traffic is being rerouted along East Timonium Road between Greenmeadow Drive and Eastridge Road. Residents who live in this area are being asked to stay indoors. Motorists coming from Midridge an…