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Maryland Driver Cut Around Traffic, Killed DC Pedestrian: Police Maryland Driver Cut Around Traffic, Killed DC Pedestrian: Police
Maryland Driver Cut Around Traffic, Killed DC Pedestrian: Police A few seconds wasn't worth waiting for.  Now a Maryland woman is charged after police say she cut around traffic, made an illegal turn, and turned a routine drive through DC into a fatal hit-and-run. The driver, 34-year-old Shaneia Gregnesia Lincoln, of Upper Marlboro, was arrested this week in connection with the April crash that killed 61-year-old Dawn Ciccone, the Metropolitan Police Department announced Friday, July 31. According to investigators, the crash happened around 11:11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, at the intersection of 23rd and L streets NW in Foggy Bottom. Police said …

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Motorcyclist Dies After Slamming Into Back Of Dump Truck On Virginia Parkway (DEVELOPING) Motorcyclist Dies After Slamming Into Back Of Dump Truck On Virginia Parkway (DEVELOPING)
Motorcyclist Dies After Slamming Into Back Of Dump Truck On Virginia Parkway (Developing) A Virginia motorcyclist was killed after crashing into the back of a dump truck on Prince William Parkway in Manassas late Tuesday night, police said. The fatal wreck happened around 9:41 p.m. on July 29 near the intersection of Prince William Parkway and Nokesville Road, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Investigators say 37-year-old Alberto Aviles, of Nokesville, was riding a 2011 Suzuki GSX-R750 eastbound in the center lane when he approached a 2008 Kenworth dump truck traveling in the same direction. Police said Aviles was traveling at a high rate of speed when …

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$20B Overhaul Planned At Dulles Airport: Here's What To Expect $20B Overhaul Planned At Dulles Airport: Here's What To Expect
$20B Overhaul Planned At Dulles Airport: Here's What To Expect Dulles International Airport is getting a makeover unlike anything in its history. Virginia's busiest international airport is set for a sweeping transformation under a new $20 billion-plus plan announced Wednesday, July 29, that promises new terminals, expanded flight capacity, faster security, improved baggage handling and the eventual retirement of some of the airport's oldest facilities. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority joined President Donald Trump, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and United Airlines executives at the White House to unveil the partnership, which offic…

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Vehicle Fire Shuts Down US 50, Snarls Maryland Commute Near Capital Beltway (UPDATED) Vehicle Fire Shuts Down US 50, Snarls Maryland Commute Near Capital Beltway (UPDATED)
Vehicle Fire Shuts Down US 50, Snarls Maryland Commute Near Capital Beltway (Updated) A Maryland commuter's worst nightmare unfolded on US 50 Wednesday morning. A fiery three-vehicle crash shut down nearly all westbound traffic approaching the Capital Beltway, backing up miles of traffic as firefighters, hazmat crews and highway responders rushed to the scene. The crash happened around 8:35 a.m. on westbound US 50 near Exit 8 for Martin Luther King Jr. Highway (MD 704) in Prince George's County, just before the I-95/I-495 interchange. Initial reports indicated three vehicles were involved, with one catching fire and prompting a hazardous materials response. According to th…

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Maryland Man Killed After Mazda Leaves Road, Slams Into Tree: Police (DEVELOPING) Maryland Man Killed After Mazda Leaves Road, Slams Into Tree: Police (DEVELOPING)
Maryland Man Killed After Mazda Leaves Road, Slams Into Tree: Police (Developing) A late-night drive ended in tragedy. In Maryland, Anne Arundel County police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 33-year-old Charlotte Hall man in Arnold late Monday night. Officers were called around 10:30 p.m. on July 27 to Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, west of Governor Ritchie Highway, where they found a crashed 2020 Mazda 3. Investigators say the driver was heading south when he failed to negotiate a left-hand curve, causing the Mazda to leave the roadway, then slam into a guardrail and a tree. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene by membe…

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Virginia Police Reveal New Details In Fatal Crash That Killed 9-Year-Old On E-Scooter (UPDATED) Virginia Police Reveal New Details In Fatal Crash That Killed 9-Year-Old On E-Scooter (UPDATED)
Virginia Police Reveal New Details In Fatal Crash That Killed 9-Year-Old On E-Scooter (Updated) New details released Friday by Fairfax County Police are shedding light on the crash that killed a 9-year-old boy riding an electric scooter in Herndon, as investigators continue working to determine exactly what happened. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, in the 3000 block of Madden Court in the Sully Square community. Crash Reconstruction Unit detectives say a 2012 Honda Odyssey was making a left turn from Highland Mews Court onto Madden Court when it collided with the child, who was riding an electric scooter in the parking area. The boy suffered life-threatening…

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Diesel Spill, Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Snarl Traffic On Route 2 In Maryland (PHOTOS) Diesel Spill, Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Snarl Traffic On Route 2 In Maryland (PHOTOS)
Diesel Spill, Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Snarl Traffic On Route 2 In Maryland (Photos) Drivers in Maryland faced significant delays on Friday, July 24, after a tractor-trailer jackknifed in the median along Route 2 in Severna Park, spilling diesel fuel across the roadway. The crash happened near Ritchie Court, where crews with the Maryland Department of the Environment's Emergency Response Division were dispatched to contain the fuel spill while towing crews worked to remove the disabled truck. MD Environment Photos from the scene show the tractor separated from the roadway with its cab heavily damaged and a mangled diesel tank lying nearby after the impact. MD Environme…

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Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down I-495 Outer Loop In Maryland Overnight Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down I-495 Outer Loop In Maryland Overnight
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down I-495 Outer Loop In Maryland Overnight A tractor-trailer jackknifed on the I-495 Outer Loop in Montgomery County around 11 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, blocking nearly every lane between Coles Road and Georgia Avenue, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service officials. Photos from the scene show the truck folded across the highway, with its trailers stretched across multiple lanes as emergency crews worked in the rain. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO Firefighters responded to the crash and confirmed no injuries were reported. Hazmat crews were also called to the scene to assist with a possible fuel leak, forcing the Outer Loop down…

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Cybertruck Split In Half When Moving Truck Loses Control, Strikes 10+ Cars In Maryland (PHOTOS) Cybertruck Split In Half When Moving Truck Loses Control, Strikes 10+ Cars In Maryland (PHOTOS)
Cybertruck Split In Half When Moving Truck Loses Control, Strikes 10+ Cars In Maryland (Photos) Ten people, including three children, escaped with only minor injuries after a moving truck lost control and struck at least 10 vehicles in Montgomery County on Saturday afternoon. The crash was reported at approximately 1:45 p.m. on July 18 near Columbia Pike and Fairland Road, where first responders arrived to find an overturned vehicle, mangled cars and debris scattered across the roadway. One of the vehicles, a Tesla Cybertruck, was split in half. The scene of the crash in Montgomery County. Montgomery County Department of Police "Yes, it was split in half," Montgomery Coun…

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Virginia Drivers Hit Double Trouble As Crashes Snarl Beltway In Fairfax Virginia Drivers Hit Double Trouble As Crashes Snarl Beltway In Fairfax
Virginia Drivers Hit Double Trouble As Crashes Snarl Beltway In Fairfax Just when one backup wasn't enough, another crash made the afternoon commute even worse. Virginia drivers heading through Fairfax County on Friday, July 17, found themselves crawling along the Capital Beltway after two separate crashes on Interstate 495 South closed multiple lanes and stacked traffic for miles. The biggest backup developed near mile marker 49.1, where a crash involving a tractor-trailer shut down the left and left-center lanes. As of 4:53 p.m., traffic was backed up for approximately three miles, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation, which urged motorists…

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Charges Follow Fatal Crash That Killed 78-Year-Old Crossing Occoquan Commuter Lot: Police Charges Follow Fatal Crash That Killed 78-Year-Old Crossing Occoquan Commuter Lot: Police
Charges Follow Fatal Crash That Killed 78-Year-Old Crossing Occoquan Commuter Lot: Police A driver is now facing charges after a 78-year-old Virginia man was struck and killed while trying to cross a busy commuter lot, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Occoquan resident John Gregory Grace was attempting to cross the entrance and exit lanes of the Occoquan Commuter Lot at Gordon Boulevard early on Friday, July 10, when he was struck by a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Investigators noted that Grace was not in a designated crosswalk at the time of the fatal crash. On Thursday, July 16, th…

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Three Killed In Maryland Motorcycle Crash Identified By Police (UPDATED) Three Killed In Maryland Motorcycle Crash Identified By Police (UPDATED)
Three Killed In Maryland Motorcycle Crash Identified By Police (Updated) Maryland police have identified the three people killed in a devastating late-night crash involving a motorcycle and two vehicles in Prince George's County. The collision happened around 11:25 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Metzerott Road in Adelphi, according to Prince George's County police. The victims were identified as 22-year-old Elvin Martinez Hernandez of Hyattsville, who was operating the motorcycle, and 61-year-old Reddick Speight and 62-year-old Terri Stringfellow, both of Adelphi. All three were pronounced dead at the scene. According to…

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Tractor-Trailer Slams Into Several Maryland Homes In Baltimore County (UPDATED) Tractor-Trailer Slams Into Several Maryland Homes In Baltimore County (UPDATED)
Tractor-Trailer Slams Into Several Maryland Homes In Baltimore County (Updated) A quiet Maryland neighborhood was rocked Wednesday evening when a tractor-trailer plowed into several homes, sending one person to the hospital and shutting down a busy road in Baltimore County. The crash happened shortly before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, in the 2000 block of N. Dundalk Ave. near Bayship Road in Dundalk. Baltimore County Fire Department crews arrived to find the tractor-trailer had crashed into multiple residences. Everyone inside the homes made it out safely, according to firefighters. One person was transported to a hospital with injuries that were not considered lif…

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Bus Carrying 38 Children Crashes, Sending Nine To Hospital In Virginia Bus Carrying 38 Children Crashes, Sending Nine To Hospital In Virginia
Bus Carrying 38 Children Crashes, Sending Nine To Hospital In Virginia A summer outing took an unexpected turn in Virginia when a bus carrying dozens of children crashed on Wednesday morning. The collision happened shortly before 10 a.m. on July 15 at the intersection of John Marshall Highway and Zulla Road in Fauquier County, where firefighters and paramedics responded to a reported crash involving a school bus. When crews arrived, they found the bus was transporting 38 children from Fauquier Community Child Care to a scheduled daily activity, according to Fauquier County Fire Rescue officials. Eight children and one adult were taken to Fauquier Hospital by …

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Pilot Killed After Plane Crashes Near Shannon Airport In Virginia Identified (UPDATED) Pilot Killed After Plane Crashes Near Shannon Airport In Virginia Identified (UPDATED)
Pilot Killed After Plane Crashes Near Shannon Airport In Virginia Identified (Updated) A routine morning flight ended in tragedy in Virginia. State police have identified the pilot killed when a single-engine plane crashed near Shannon Airport in Spotsylvania County late Tuesday morning. The crash happened around 11:05 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, near the airport off Tidewater Trail, where emergency crews flooded the area and authorities urged motorists to avoid the scene as first responders worked. The scene of the crash in Fredericksburg. Virginia State Police Virginia State Police said Rowland A. Babcock Jr., 78, of Ruther Glen, was the only person aboard the aircraft.…

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Rush-Hour Crash Shuts Down Northbound I-95 Lanes In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Rush-Hour Crash Shuts Down Northbound I-95 Lanes In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Rush-Hour Crash Shuts Down Northbound I-95 Lanes In Maryland (Developing) Baltimore commuters hit a wall Tuesday morning after a two-vehicle crash shut down most northbound lanes of I-95 just before the Russell Street exit, snarling rush-hour traffic. The crash happened around 6:50 a.m. on northbound I-95 approaching Exit 52 (MD 295/Russell Street). Initially, the Maryland State Highway Administration warned that all northbound lanes were closed as emergency crews rushed to the scene. By about 7:15 a.m., one lane had reopened, but three of the highway's four travel lanes remained blocked, along with the right merge lane, leaving traffic crawling toward downtown …

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Maryland Rideshare Passenger, Married Couple Killed In Tesla, Motorcycle Crash (UPDATED) Maryland Rideshare Passenger, Married Couple Killed In Tesla, Motorcycle Crash (UPDATED)
Maryland Rideshare Passenger, Married Couple Killed In Tesla, Motorcycle Crash (Updated) What began as a deadly overnight crash in Maryland has now become a search for a driver who may have fled one of the scene's final impacts. Maryland State Police say a married couple riding a motorcycle and a 22-year-old rideshare passenger were killed early Sunday, July 12, in Upper Marlboro.  Investigators are now asking for the public's help in identifying the driver of a third vehicle believed to have struck one of the victims before leaving the scene. The crash happened around 12:45 a.m. on Route 301 at Governors Park Lane in Prince George's County. According to the preliminary …

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Woodbridge Commuter's Morning Turns Fatal Crossing Busy Park-And-Ride Lot: Police Woodbridge Commuter's Morning Turns Fatal Crossing Busy Park-And-Ride Lot: Police
Woodbridge Commuter's Morning Turns Fatal Crossing Busy Park-And-Ride Lot: Police What began as a routine Friday morning commute ended in tragedy. A Virginia man was struck and killed while trying to cross the entrance lanes of a busy commuter lot in Woodbridge early Friday, July 10, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The crash happened around 6:30 a.m. at the Occoquan Commuter Lot on Old Bridge Road. Investigators say 78-year-old John Gregory Grace, of Occoquan, was attempting to cross the Gordon Boulevard entrance and exit lanes when he was struck by a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee that was exiting the lot. Police said Grace was not in a designated …

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Motorcyclist Killed Trying To Pass Transit Bus On Route 32 In Maryland: Police (DEVELOPING) Motorcyclist Killed Trying To Pass Transit Bus On Route 32 In Maryland: Police (DEVELOPING)
Motorcyclist Killed Trying To Pass Transit Bus On Route 32 In Maryland: Police (Developing) A motorcyclist was killed in Maryland after police say an attempt to pass a transit bus on Route 32 ended in a violent crash late Wednesday night. The collision happened around 10:39 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, on the eastbound lanes of the highway between Route 29 and Shaker Drive in Howard County, according to police. Investigators say the rider was operating a 2024 Suzuki GSX1300 eastbound when they attempted to pass a transit bus traveling in the same direction. The motorcycle struck the passenger side of the bus, causing the rider to lose control and leave the roadway. The motorcyclist…

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33 Hospitalized After MTA Bus Slams Into Maryland FedEx Office, Hits 7 Vehicles (UPDATED) 33 Hospitalized After MTA Bus Slams Into Maryland FedEx Office, Hits 7 Vehicles (UPDATED)
33 Hospitalized After MTA Bus Slams Into Maryland FedEx Office, Hits 7 Vehicles (Updated) The numbers keep climbing. At least 33 people were ultimately taken to hospitals after an MTA bus slammed into a FedEx Office, crashed into seven other vehicles, and trapped two people in Maryland, according to updated information released late Wednesday night by the Baltimore County Fire Department. The crash happened shortly after 6:10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, in the 1500 block of Reisterstown Road in Pikesville, where the bus left a trail of mangled vehicles before crashing into the storefront and triggering a second-alarm mass casualty incident. 1500 block of Reisterstown Road…

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30+ Evaluated In Mass Casualty Incident After MTA Bus Plows Into Maryland Building (UPDATED) 30+ Evaluated In Mass Casualty Incident After MTA Bus Plows Into Maryland Building (UPDATED)
30+ Evaluated In Mass Casualty Incident After MTA Bus Plows Into Maryland Building (Updated) A routine evening commute turned into chaos in Maryland. An MTA bus slammed into a building in Baltimore County on Wednesday evening, July 8, triggering a mass casualty incident that left more than 30 people injured and at least one person critically hurt, according to fire officials. The crash happened around 6:10 p.m. in the 1500 block of Reisterstown Road in Pikesville. The Baltimore County Fire Department said the bus crashed into a building, trapping at least one person inside. Crews immediately declared a second-alarm mass casualty incident as firefighters, paramedics, and rescue tea…

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Pilot Couldn't Find Airport After Declaring Emergency Before Fatal Maryland Plane Crash: NTSB Pilot Couldn't Find Airport After Declaring Emergency Before Fatal Maryland Plane Crash: NTSB
Pilot Couldn't Find Airport After Declaring Emergency Before Fatal Maryland Plane Crash: NTSB He was trying to make it to the runway. Instead, the pilot told air traffic controllers he couldn't see the airport before the plane disappeared from radar and crashed, killing all three people on board, according to a new report from the National Transportation Safety Board. New details released Tuesday, July 7, by the agency reveal the final moments before the June 20 crash near Bowie in Anne Arundel County that claimed the lives of a pilot and two passengers. Investigators say the Piper PA-28-181 left Montgomery County Airpark in Gaithersburg around 4:30 p.m. for Ocean City Municipal Ai…

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Two Water Main Breaks Shut Down Major Virginia Roads Within Minutes Of Each Other (DEVELOPING) Two Water Main Breaks Shut Down Major Virginia Roads Within Minutes Of Each Other (DEVELOPING)
Two Water Main Breaks Shut Down Major Virginia Roads Within Minutes Of Each Other (Developing) It wasn't just one flooded roadway. It was two. Virginia drivers were hit with a double dose of traffic headaches Tuesday afternoon after separate water main breaks forced the closure of two major Fairfax County roads just minutes apart. The first break was reported shortly after 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, in Bailey's Crossroads, where all lanes of Columbia Pike at Spring Lane and Carlyn Hill Drive were shut down, according to Fairfax County police. Eight minutes later, officers announced another full road closure after a separate water main break flooded Richmond Highway (Route 1) at Popk…

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Virginia Couple Killed After Speeding Mustang Slams Into SUV Identified Virginia Couple Killed After Speeding Mustang Slams Into SUV Identified
Virginia Couple Killed After Speeding Mustang Slams Into SUV Identified A Virginia husband and wife have been identified as two of the three people who died in a crash across state lines. Mark Yancey, 60, and Jana Yancey, 62, both of Yorktown, were killed late last month in a two-vehicle Milford crash, according to Delaware State Police on Tuesday, July 7. The couple was driving a Nissan Rogue when they were involved in a crash with the Ford Mustang driven by 36-year-old Harrington, Delaware, resident Eric Lynch. Investigators say that around 9:15 p.m. on Friday, June 26, Lynch was traveling west on Milford Harrington Highway at a high rate of speed near the i…

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DC Driver Killed In Overnight Maryland Crash At Busy Intersection That Left Others Hurt: Police DC Driver Killed In Overnight Maryland Crash At Busy Intersection That Left Others Hurt: Police
DC Driver Killed In Overnight Maryland Crash At Busy Intersection That Left Others Hurt: Police Anthony Butler never made it home on Monday morning. A Maryland crash claimed the life of a DC driver early on July 6, after two vehicles collided at a Prince George's County intersection, police said. The crash happened at about 12:30 a.m. in the Tuxedo area near Cheverly, where officers responded to the intersection of Kenilworth Avenue and Creston Street for a reported two-vehicle collision. Investigators identified the driver who died as Butler, 40. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, the preliminary investigation indicates the two vehicles collided at the …

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Police Activity Shuts Down All Northbound Lanes Of MD-295 In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Police Activity Shuts Down All Northbound Lanes Of MD-295 In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Police Activity Shuts Down All Northbound Lanes Of MD-295 In Maryland (Developing) Drivers are hitting a wall on one of Maryland's busiest highways Monday afternoon. All northbound lanes of MD-295 have been shut down in Anne Arundel County as police investigate an active incident near MD-175, triggering major delays for commuters. The closure was reported around 1:24 p.m. Monday, July 6, on northbound MD-295 at the MD-175 interchange, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation. Traffic cameras showed vehicles backed up for miles as all three northbound travel lanes were closed. The northbound exit ramp at MD-175 was also shut down, along with both shoulders,…

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Eleven Passengers Evacuated After Metro Train Derailment In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Eleven Passengers Evacuated After Metro Train Derailment In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Eleven Passengers Evacuated After Metro Train Derailment In Maryland (Developing) A Metro ride came to a sudden stop in Maryland on the Fourth of July. Emergency crews rushed to a Metro derailment in Prince George's County just before noon Friday, July 4, where passengers were forced to evacuate a train in College Park, officials said. The incident was reported around 11:50 a.m. in the 4900 block of Calvert Road, according to the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department. Officials said 11 passengers were safely evacuated from the train. Three people were being evaluated at the scene for possible injuries. Photos from the scene showed the train stopped at the station …

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Crash, Debris Shut Down Lanes On I-97 During Holiday Rush (DEVELOPING) Crash, Debris Shut Down Lanes On I-97 During Holiday Rush (DEVELOPING)
Crash, Debris Shut Down Lanes On I-97 During Holiday Rush (Developing) Something has gone very wrong on one of Maryland's busiest highways. A stretch of I-97 northbound in Anne Arundel was snarled on Friday, July 3, after separate incidents involving roadway debris and a four-vehicle crash forced multiple lane closures during the Independence Day holiday travel rush. The first incident was reported shortly before 2:50 p.m. just before Exit 12 (MD 3/Crain Highway) in Anne Arundel County, where transportation officials reported debris blocking the roadway. All three northbound travel lanes were temporarily closed, along with the northbound off-ramp to MD 3, whi…

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Flying Out Of DCA? Airport Warns Of Flight Disruptions During America 250 Events Flying Out Of DCA? Airport Warns Of Flight Disruptions During America 250 Events
Flying Out Of DCA? Airport Warns Of Flight Disruptions During America 250 Events The skies over Washington are about to get crowded, and travelers at Reagan National Airport could feel it. Flight schedules at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) will be adjusted throughout the summer as America 250 celebrations bring military flyovers, parachute jumps, fireworks, and other aerial events to downtown DC. The biggest disruption is expected during Independence Day festivities. On Thursday, July 3, no flights are scheduled at DCA for several hours during the early afternoon to accommodate aerial rehearsals and performances, according to the Metropolitan Washingto…

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Trauma Patient Among 5 Hurt In Maryland School Bus Crash During Morning Commute (DEVELOPING) Trauma Patient Among 5 Hurt In Maryland School Bus Crash During Morning Commute (DEVELOPING)
Trauma Patient Among 5 Hurt In Maryland School Bus Crash During Morning Commute (Developing) The morning commute took a violent turn. A Maryland school bus was caught in a chain-reaction crash involving three other vehicles Thursday morning, sending five people to area hospitals, including one trauma patient, officials said. The collision was reported shortly after 7:15 a.m. at the intersection of Firstfield Road and Clopper Road in Gaithersburg. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews arrived to find a crash involving three passenger vehicles and a school bus. Five people were injured and taken to nearby hospitals, according to MCFRS spokesperson David Pazos. One adult …

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WATCH: First Responders Form Human Chain To Rescue Driver From Sinking Virginia Car WATCH: First Responders Form Human Chain To Rescue Driver From Sinking Virginia Car
Watch: First Responders Form Human Chain To Rescue Driver From Sinking Virginia Car Sometimes, it takes a village. First responders in Northern Virginia formed a human chain to rescue a driver who crash-landed into a pond in Fairfax County, officials say. Late on Sunday afternoon, members of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue and Police departments worked together on a bold rescue mission as a car slowly descended into the pond. The scene of the crash in Fairfax County. Fairfax County Police "It's going down, it's going down," they could be heard shouting as the car slowly sank deeper into the water. Bodycam footage of the rescue can be viewed here. Driver re…

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