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. […]
ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash involving a CSX train and an SUV in the Rosedale area. The crash occurred at just around 5 p.m. in the area of Pulaski Highway at Schafers Lane (21237). Initial reports indicate that the train struck the SUV at a railroad crossing. No additional details are available at this time. Motorists […]
CURTIS BAY, MD—Thursday morning’s explosion in Curtis Bay was captured on doorbell cam. At around 11:30 a.m., a five-story coal silo exploded at the CSX Cole Plant Building in the 1900-block of Benhill Avenue (full story here). So far, authorities say no injuries have been reported. The incident was captured by a resident’s doorbell camera. The explosion can be viewed […]
UPDATE 2: The explosion was caught video here. UPDATE: The explosion reportedly occurred at the CSX Cole Plant Building, according to police. Original story below… —— CURTIS BAY, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Thursday morning explosion in the Curtis Bay area. The explosion occurred at around 11:30 a.m. in the 1900-block of Benhill Avenue (21226). Emergency personnel arrived […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday welcomed four new massive Neo-Panamax container cranes to the Port of Baltimore’s Seagirt Marine Terminal following a two-month journey that included passage under the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The governor was joined by officials from the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration and its public-private partner, Ports America […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Monday morning brush fire in White Marsh. The fire was reported at just before 11 a.m. in the woods near the CSX railroad tracks along Ebenezer Road. Additional units have been requested. Motorists should use caution in the area.
BALTIMORE, MD—Top officials from Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Howard County joined together to issue a statement regarding MTA’s announcement to reverse major cuts to the Maryland Transit Administration. Following public comment and feedback from local jurisdictions, the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration on Wednesday announced that Core Bus service adjustments proposed September 1 will […]
UPDATE 2:Initial reports indicate that the person struck by the train has died. UPDATE: A pedestrian was struck by the train in question. There has been no update on their condition. Original story below… ——— WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday morning rail incident in White Marsh. At around 9 a.m., crews with White Marsh Volunteer […]