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Tractor Trailer Crash I-95 Baltimore Fort McHenry Tunnel 20241205

Police seeking witnesses following tractor-trailer crash that shut down I-95 at Fort McHenry Tunnel

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A tractor-trailer carrying vegetables and other produce caught fire early Thursday morning after crashing into the divider wall separating the southbound lanes of I-95 prior to the entrance to the Fort McHenry Tunnel, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police. The crash occurred around 6 a.m., prompting a response from MDTA Police. Upon arrival, officers found the tractor-trailer […]

Rosedale VFC mourns passing of Life Member, Baltimore City firefighter Scott Dorer

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ROSEDALE, MD—Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company has announced the passing of Life Member and Project Director Scott Dorer. Dorer served the Rosedale community for over 30 years and the Baltimore City Fire Department for over 20 years. “He will be forever missed and remembered with love and affection,” Rosedale VFC said in a statement. Full obituary: Scott William Dorer, 54, of […]

Four-car crash on Belair Road in northeast Baltimore leaves 2 dead, 3 injured

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A child and an adult were killed and three other people were injured in a four-vehicle crash in northeast Baltimore on Wednesday morning, fire officials say. The crash happened at around 7:30 a.m. in the 3500-block of Belair Road, according to the Baltimore City Fire Department. Officials say that one vehicle struck three others. One adult and two children […]

Funeral for fallen Baltimore firefighter to impact traffic on Friday

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is advising residents to prepare for traffic disruptions and delays on Friday, November 3 during the morning and afternoon as the funeral procession for fallen Baltimore City Fire Captain Dillon J. Rinaldo travels through the area. The funeral procession is scheduled to begin at 8:45 a.m. with a motorcade from the funeral home to […]

Funeral for fallen Baltimore City firefighter to impact I-695, I-83 traffic on Friday

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The funeral for fallen Baltimore City firefighter Rodney W. Pitts III has just concluded at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. The funeral procession will shortly be moving along I-695 in the Towson area and onto northbound I-83, ending at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. The following additional road closures are also in effect: West Northern Parkway closed from North […]

Oriole Park goes cashless, Opening Day celebrations announced

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Orioles have announced plans to welcome fans back to Oriole Park for the 2023 season during the club’s Home Opener on Friday, April 7, at 3:05 p.m. ET against the New York Yankees. The originally scheduled Home Opener was slated for Thursday, April 6, but was postponed due to the forecast of severe inclement weather. Home Opener Celebrations: […]

Overnight, two-alarm fire breaks out in Cedonia

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

CEDONIA, MD—Crews battled a two-alarm fire in Cedonia early on Wednesday morning. The fire was reported at around 5:00 a.m. in the 4900-block of Frankford Avenue (21206). Arriving units found that the blaze had broken out in a one-story building and a second alarm was sounded. The Baltimore Fire Department says the fire was eventually brought under control and no […]

Pulaski Highway shut down due to crash with rescue

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a serious, TUESDAY morning crash on Pulaski Highway. The crash was reported at around 8 a.m. in the 5900-block of Route 40 near Rosedale. One person is trapped and rescuers are working to free them. Additional medic units are responding and Pulaski Highway has been shut down. Motorists should use an alternate route. […]

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