KEY BRIDGE COLLAPSE: Port of Baltimore suspends vessel traffic, flight restrictions issued, Olszewski issues statement

BALTIMORE, MD—The Port of Baltimore has suspended all vessel traffic in the wake of Tuesday morning’s Key Bridge collapse. Authorities say vessel traffic in and out of the area has been suspended until further notice.  The Port of Baltimore is not closed, as trucks are still being processed at marine terminals.  There has been no word on how long vessel […]

Coast Guard responding to Key Bridge collapse, Governor Moore declares state of emergency

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Coast Guard is coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies in response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore on Tuesday morning. At just before 1:30 a.m. on March 26, the Coast Guard received a report that a 948-foot Singapore-flagged containership collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Additionally, it was reported that the bridge […]

KEY BRIDGE COLLAPSE: I-695 Key Bridge collapses following ship strike [VIDEO]

UPDATE 4: A prayer vigil will be held in Dundalk on Tuesday evening. UPDATE 3: The Port of Baltimore has suspended all vessel traffic, flight restrictions have been issued, and County Executive Johnny Olszewski has issued a statement. UPDATE 2: Authorities say at least 8 victims have been confirmed so far and at least 6 construction workers are unaccounted for. […]

Edgewood crash leaves several injured, road closed

EDGWOOD, MD—Crews are on the scene of a serious crash in the Edgewood area. The accident was reported at just before 1:30 p.m. on Friday in the area of Woodbridge Station Way and Woodbridge Center Way. Three medic units on the scene to assist with several injured patients, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. Woodbridge Center Way is currently […]

Crash involving box trucks shuts down northbound I-95 in Kingsville

UPDATE: All lanes have now been reopened. Original story below… ——— KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday afternoon crash on Interstate 95 in the Kingsville area. At just after 2:30 p.m. on February 27, units responded to a motor vehicle accident involving two box trucks on northbound I-95 between the White Marsh Boulevard and Mountain Road exits, […]

Harford County denies request to close Joppa Road at CSX railroad crossing in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly this week denied a request from the Maryland Transportation Authority on behalf of CSX rail service to close Joppa Road on both sides of its railroad crossing in Joppa. The request was denied after investigations by Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly’s administration found that a closure of the crossing would slow emergency vehicle response […]

Eastbound Route 40 shut down after pedestrian struck in Edgewood

EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash involving a pedestrian in Edgewood. At around 6:45 a.m. on Tuesday morning, units responded after a pedestrian was struck on Pulaski Highway at Edgewood Road. Eastbound Route 40 has been shut down at Edgewood Road. There has been no word on the pedestrian’s condition. Motorists should use an alternate route. Photo […]