Pedestrian fatally struck in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash involving a pedestrian in Joppa. The crash was reported at around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday along westbound Pulaski Highway at Joppa Road (21085). The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company reports that a pedestrian was fatally struck at the scene. Westbound Route 40 will be shut down for an extended period of time. […]

Route 7 closed in Joppa due to downed tree

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on scene of a downed tree across the road blocking all lanes of Philadelphia Road in Joppa. The incident was reported at just before 11:30 a.m. on Friday. Route 7 is currently shut down between Bradshaw Road in Kingsville and Joppa Farm Road in Joppa, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. Motorists should use an alternate […]

Second fatal crash reported on I-95 in Harford County

UPDATE: Police have identified one of the victims and provided additional information on these two fatal crashes. Original story below… —— ABINGDON, MD—Crews are on the scene of a second fatal crash on Interstate 95 in Harford County. This new crash was reported at around 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning along northbound I-95 near MD 24. One person has been pronounced […]

CSX train fire shuts down Route 7 in Joppa

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. […]

Brush fire reported in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a brush fire in the Joppa area. The fire was reported at just before noon on Sunday in the 200-block of Garnett Road, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. With dry conditions, low humidity, and windy conditions in the area, officials say outdoor burning is not recommended on Sunday. There has been […]