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Newark, NJ
Traffic
Serious Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Routes 1&9 In Newark Serious Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Routes 1&9 In Newark
Serious Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Routes 1&9 In Newark A stretch of Route 1&9 was closed Monday evening, Dec. 8 due to a crash in Newark, the DOT site shows. The incident occurred just south of Route 22 in the northbound express lanes, according to a 7:31 p.m. traffic alert. All express lanes were closed as emergency crews responded to the scene. Daily Voice has reached out to authorities for details.

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by Cecilia Levine
Yonkers, NY
News
Car Slams Into Thruway Work Truck Near NYC Border, Two Injured: 'This Should Not Happen' Car Slams Into Thruway Work Truck Near NYC Border, Two Injured: 'This Should Not Happen'
Car Slams Into Thruway Work Truck Near NYC Border, Two Injured: 'This Should Not Happen' A frightening crash on the New York State Thruway left two people hospitalized after a car slammed into the back of a maintenance vehicle, officials said.  The crash happened Thursday, Aug. 22, on I-87 near the New York City line, according to the New York State Thruway Authority.  Officials said a passenger car struck the rear of an attenuator truck—a safety vehicle designed to absorb impacts and protect road crews.  Both the Thruway worker and the car’s driver were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. “This should not happen,” the Thruway Authority said in a stateme…

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by Ben Crnic
Rutherford, NJ
Police & Fire
Fiery Ice Cream Truck, Tractor-Trailer Crash Shut Down NJ Turnpike Spur, Police Say Fiery Ice Cream Truck, Tractor-Trailer Crash Shut Down NJ Turnpike Spur, Police Say
Fiery Ice Cream Truck, Tractor-Trailer Crash Shut Down NJ Turnpike Spur, Police Say State police have released new details on a fiery crash involving an ice cream truck and a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike in East Rutherford, Tuesday, Aug 20. Troopers responded at 3:18 p.m. to the northbound western spur at milepost 112.2 in Bergen County, Sgt. Charles Marchan said. Based on a preliminary investigation, a tractor-trailer was traveling north when it struck a construction barrier on the right, steered left, and hit a Volvo bobtail in the center lane, Marchan said. The Volvo went left and hit a Mercedes passenger car in the left lane, causing it to strike a constr…

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by Cecilia Levine
Middletown-Lower Swatara, PA
News
Dad Of 3 ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Trash Truck On Route 322 In Swatara Township Dad Of 3 ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Trash Truck On Route 322 In Swatara Township
Dad Of 3 ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Trash Truck On Route 322 In Swatara Township A motorcyclist killed in a crash with a trash truck that shut down Route 322 in Swatara Township has been identified as 37-year-old Noel Soto, according to a GoFundMe launched by his family. The crash happened just before 5 a.m. on Wednesday, July 23 at the intersection of Witmer Drive and Paxton Street/Route 322, PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler said. Soto, of Bethlehem, was riding his motorcycle when he collided with a trash truck. He died at the scene. The trash truck driver was transported to Hershey Medical Center for treatment, though their condition has not been released. Soto…

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by Jillian Pikora
Suitland, MD
Police & Fire
PG County Police Officer Hospitalized After Motorcycle Crash On Crain Highway PG County Police Officer Hospitalized After Motorcycle Crash On Crain Highway
PG County Police Officer Hospitalized After Motorcycle Crash On Crain Highway A Prince George’s County Police officer was hospitalized after being struck while riding a department motorcycle along a busy stretch of Crain Highway, officials said. The crash happened around 9:10 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, at the intersection of northbound Crain Highway and Missouri Avenue, according to Prince George’s County Police. Officers responded to the collision involving a PGPD motorcycle officer and another vehicle. The officer was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The driver of the other vehicle stayed on the scene. “As of 10:10 a.m., nor…

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by Zak Failla
Hackensack, NJ
Traffic
Crashes, Overturned Truck, Downed Tree Shut Major North Jersey Roads Friday Morning Crashes, Overturned Truck, Downed Tree Shut Major North Jersey Roads Friday Morning
Crashes, Overturned Truck, Downed Tree Shut Major North Jersey Roads Friday Morning Drivers across North Jersey faced a messy start to the morning commute on Friday, May 9, as multiple highways were shut down due to crashes, an overturned truck, and storm debris. According to state traffic alerts: At 9:45 a.m., a crash on US 22 eastbound shut down all lanes west of CR 655/Bonnie Burn Rd/Park Ave in Scotch Plains Township. At 9:37 a.m., a downed tree closed all lanes on US 46 westbound, just west of the Pequest Hatchery in White Township. At 9:26 a.m., a crash and overturned truck blocked all northbound lanes on the Garden State Parkway, just south of Exit 156 to US 46 in …

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by Cecilia Levine
Carmel, NY
Police & Fire
Road Reopens After Serious Crash In Carmel Road Reopens After Serious Crash In Carmel
Road Reopens After Serious Crash In Carmel Emergency crews responded to a serious crash in Putnam County Friday afternoon, March 28, that temporarily shut down a stretch of road, police said.   The Carmel Police Department issued a traffic alert around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 28, announcing that Croton Falls Road was closed between Sandy Street and West Shore Drive due to a serious crash.  The road reopened by 3:30 p.m., police said in an update later on Friday afternoon.  Police responded to the scene along with the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department and the Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps, the department said in a statement po…

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by Ben Crnic
McLean, VA
Police & Fire
CIA Headquarters Barricade In McLean Resolved As Suspect Surrenders: Police (UPDATED) CIA Headquarters Barricade In McLean Resolved As Suspect Surrenders: Police (UPDATED)
CIA Headquarters Barricade In McLean Resolved As Suspect Surrenders: Police (Updated) UPDATE: At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, the Fairfax County Police Department announced that the barricade was resolved and the suspect surrendered to negotiators. Original story: A security incident at the CIA headquarters in McLean on Wednesday in Virginia caused chaos for some in the area. Fairfax County police confirmed that they were dealing with a barricade at the building, leading to several road closures in the area as multiple agencies worked to resolve the incident peacefully. Traffic Alert: Dolley Madison Blvd is shut down in both directions between Georget…

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by Zak Failla
Southern Anne Arundel, MD
Traffic
Vehicle Fire Shuts Down Stretch Of I-97 In Anne Arundel County Vehicle Fire Shuts Down Stretch Of I-97 In Anne Arundel County
Vehicle Fire Shuts Down Stretch Of I-97 In Anne Arundel County Traffic was temporarily backed up on Friday afternoon in Maryland as crews contended with a vehicle fire on I-97. All northbound lanes of the interstate were shut down around 3 p.m. on Feb. 21 in Anne Arundel County, just before exit 7.  TRAFFIC ALERT! - Vehicle Fire I-97 Prior to Exit 7. ALL LANES CLOSED I-97 NORTHBOUND. Use Alternate Routes MD 2 & MD 10. pic.twitter.com/Xzp7wY3dsB — MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) February 21, 2025 Drivers were advised by the Maryland State Highway Administration to use alternate routes at MD 2 and MD 10 while crews cleared the area. No detai…

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by Zak Failla
Arlington, VA
Police & Fire
Divers Called To Vehicle Submerged After Crash Near Arlington Memorial Bridge: (VIDEO) Divers Called To Vehicle Submerged After Crash Near Arlington Memorial Bridge: (VIDEO)
Divers Called To Vehicle Submerged After Crash Near Arlington Memorial Bridge: (Video) First responders were busy on a snowy Thursday night when a vehicle was involved in a crash and caromed into the Potomac River. At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 16, DC Fire and EMS crews were called to a snowy stretch of the river, where there was a reported vehicle that was submerged in the water after being involved in a crash. Update vehicle into water beneath Arlington Memorial Bridge. 1 individual from submerged vehicle brought to shore & receiving advanced life support. Another vehicle was involved on bridge & 2 patients have been transported from that vehicle with minor …

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by Zak Failla
Southern Anne Arundel, MD
Traffic
Tractor-Trailer Crash Leads To I-97 Closure In Anne Arundel County (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Crash Leads To I-97 Closure In Anne Arundel County (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Crash Leads To I-97 Closure In Anne Arundel County (Developing) Some lanes were blocked on Monday morning in Anne Arundel County when a tractor-trailer overturned and spilled debris into the northbound lanes of I-97. An alert was issued by police shortly after 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 4 when the truck - for unknown reasons - crashed near the ramp to westbound Route 32.  Police say that the truck crashed and overturned, leaving all lanes blocked as crews cleared the scene and shut down the interstate. The aftermath of the tractor-trailer crash in Anne Arundel County. Maryland DOT It is unclear what caused the crash. ALERT - CRASH ANNE ARUNDEL…

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by Zak Failla
Haymarket, VA
Police & Fire
House Explosion Under Investigation In Haymarket (DEVELOPING) House Explosion Under Investigation In Haymarket (DEVELOPING)
House Explosion Under Investigation In Haymarket (Developing) First responders were called to a reported home explosion in Haymarket late on Tuesday afternoon. Crews responded to the 5900 block of Colby Hunt Court for a reported gas-related home explosion, according to a social media post made by the Loudoun County Career Fire Fighters association. The initial call came in at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Oct. 15 before a second alarm was called. According to officials, it is believed the fire stemmed from an outside gas leak caused by utility work.  It is unclear if there were any injuries. The house was evacuated safely. Crews are on scene …

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by Zak Failla
Fairfax, VA
Traffic
Curious Crash Leaves One Vehicle Upright, Second On Side At Fairfax County Intersection Curious Crash Leaves One Vehicle Upright, Second On Side At Fairfax County Intersection
Curious Crash Leaves One Vehicle Upright, Second On Side At Fairfax County Intersection One car wound up landing vertically, with another on its side following a bizarre crash in Fairfax County on Wednesday afternoon. Two people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries on Oct. 9, when at least two vehicles crashed at the intersection of Collingham Drive and Roberts Road in the Kings Park West area, officials say. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to the scene due to the curiosity of the crash to stabilize the vehicles, and two people were taken to area hospitals for treatment of undisclosed injuries. The crash led to a road closure on Roberts Ro…

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by Zak Failla
Silver Spring, MD
Traffic
Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Miles-Long Delays On I-495 Near I-270 In MoCo (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Miles-Long Delays On I-495 Near I-270 In MoCo (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Miles-Long Delays On I-495 Near I-270 In MoCo (Developing) A busy stretch of I-495 in Montgomery County was flooded with traffic on Tuesday afternoon following a reported tractor-trailer crash near I-270. An alert was issued shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 1 after crews responded to the westbound lanes at the I-270 Spur, resulting in multiple lane closures as the incident was investigated. Maryland DOT Traffic slowed to a crawl with vehicles only getting by in the left two lanes. Delays were estimated at approximately two miles on the interstate. Tractor Trailer Crash. I-495 WB (Outer Loop) at the I-270 Spur. Montgomery County, MD. 2 left la…

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by Zak Failla
Lancaster, PA
News
8 Flat Tires In One Morning Prompts Sinkholes Repairs On Rt 222: PennDOT 8 Flat Tires In One Morning Prompts Sinkholes Repairs On Rt 222: PennDOT
8 Flat Tires In One Morning Prompts Sinkholes Repairs On Rt 222: PennDOT After eight drivers got flat tires driving over sinkholes on Route 222, repairs are underway, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and a local fire company announced on Monday, Aug. 5.  All the flat tires were experienced in the morning commute along 222N at mile marker 37.2 just north of the Brownstown exit before Pool Road the West Earl Fire Company explained around 5:48 a.m. at 7:13 the PennDOT road crews arrived to complete the scheduled repairs.  The sinkholes responsible for the flat tire are within the limits of a 3.3-mile pavement preservation project on Route 222…

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by Jillian Pikora
Bel Air, MD
News
Traffic Tied Up On I-95 For Multi-Vehicle Crash In Harford County Traffic Tied Up On I-95 For Multi-Vehicle Crash In Harford County
Traffic Tied Up On I-95 For Multi-Vehicle Crash In Harford County Traffic was delayed on I-95 on Sunday afternoon in Harford County, where there was a crash that left three lanes blocked in Edgewood. An alert was issued by the Harford County Fire and EMS department shortly before 1:20 p.m. on Aug. 4, where there were crews in the northbound lanes of the interstate near MD-24 in Edgewood. Volunteer Firefighters from Joppa-Magnolia VFC & @AbingdonFire and 2 @HarfordCoDES EMS units are on scene of a vehicle crash that has 3 right lanes of northbound I-95 blocked just after exit 77 A, MD-24, in #EdgewoodMD. pic.twitter.com/RL5G6EYSFk — Harford Co., MD …

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by Zak Failla
North Hunterdon, NJ
News
Motorcycle Crash Kills Phillipsburg Area Man: Coroner Motorcycle Crash Kills Phillipsburg Area Man: Coroner
Motorcycle Crash Kills Phillipsburg Area Man: Coroner A motorcyclist died from his injuries after crashing in Lopatcong Township on Saturday, June 1, according to officials.  Samuel K. Aggrey, 39, of Lopatcong, lost control of his motorcycle near Uniontown Road and Fox Farm Road around 7 p.m., said the Lehigh County Coroner's Office in Pennsylvania.  Update: 0100 hrs. Route 519 is now open **Happening Now** Route 519 at Fox Farm Road is closed due to a serious motor vehicle accident. Please plan accordingly. Posted by Lopatcong Township Police Department on Saturday, June 1, 2024 He was taken to St. Luke's Univer…

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by Mac Bullock
Edison, NJ
Traffic
Fatal Crashes Disrupt Traffic In Central Jersey (UPDATED) Fatal Crashes Disrupt Traffic In Central Jersey (UPDATED)
Fatal Crashes Disrupt Traffic In Central Jersey (Updated) A pair of fatal serious crashes disrupted traffic in South Brunswick on Tuesday morning, April 23, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office. There was a fatal crash investigation on Route 1 northbound north of New Road, closing two of three lanes, at about 7:50 a.m., according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Route 1 was reopened by 11:40 a.m., police said. JUST IN: 1 person killed in crash on Route 1 north in #SouthBrunswick, police say. Heavy delays are expected. #traffic #alert https://t.co/WPQZrMymSD — News12NJ (@News12NJ) April 23, 2024 The other fatal…

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by Jon Craig
Yorktown, NY
Police & Fire
Update: 5 Students Injured After SUV Crashes Into School Bus In Northern Westchester Update: 5 Students Injured After SUV Crashes Into School Bus In Northern Westchester
Update: 5 Students Injured After SUV Crashes Into School Bus In Northern Westchester This story has been updated.  Several students were hospitalized after an SUV collided with a school bus in Northern Westchester.  The crash happened on Friday, April 12 at around 9:30 a.m., when an SUV hit a school bus on Route 132 (Old Yorktown Road) in Yorktown between Barger Street and Wildwood Street, according to Yorktown Police. Five high school-aged students and the bus driver were taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries that now appear to be non-life-threatening. The SUV's driver was also hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the depar…

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by Ben Crnic
North Hunterdon, NJ
Police & Fire
Serious Crash Closes Rt. 31 In Warren County Serious Crash Closes Rt. 31 In Warren County
Serious Crash Closes Rt. 31 In Warren County A serious crash shut down Route 31 for Warren County commuters on Tuesday, Nov. 21, police said. The crash occurred on the northbound side north of CR 624/Belvidere Avenue in Oxford around 4 p.m., according to 511NJ. All lanes were closed on both sides as emergency crews responded. **** Traffic Alert*** There is a serious motor vehicle crash on RT 31 in Oxford Twsp in the area of Mechanic St. Rt 31... Posted by Washington Township Police Department on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 Local police advised motorists to expect delays and proceed with caution.

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Traffic
Crash With Fuel Spill Closes Route 23 In Morris County Crash With Fuel Spill Closes Route 23 In Morris County
Crash With Fuel Spill Closes Route 23 In Morris County A crash caused a fuel spill and detoured Route 23 in Morris County, shutting down the highway and causing delays for rush hour commuters on Tuesday morning, Nov. 14. The crash occurred on the southbound side at CR 511A/Boulevard in Pompton Plains around 7:30 a.m., according to 511NJ and local police. 🚧TRAFFIC ALERT🚧 Accident on Route 23 South at Boulevard in Pompton Plains. Southbound traffic is being detoured onto the ramp. Expect heavy delays. Avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Drive safely! Posted by Pequannock Township Police, NJ on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 All lanes were …

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by Valerie Musson
Frederick, MD
Traffic
Fatal I-70 Crash Under Investigation: Maryland State Police (DEVELOPING) Fatal I-70 Crash Under Investigation: Maryland State Police (DEVELOPING)
Fatal I-70 Crash Under Investigation: Maryland State Police (Developing) At least one person was killed and others injured in a crash on I-70 that temporarily shut down traffic on Wednesday afternoon in Frederick County. An alert was issued shortly before 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon advising that an investigation has been launched following the fatal crash on the interstate near exit 42 (MD 17 / Myersville Middletown Road.) #TRAFFICALERT: @MDSP are investigating a fatal crash on eastbound I-70 at Exit 42 (MD 17/Myersville Middletown Road). All lanes on the eastbound side are closed. Please seek alternative routes. For updated traffic conditions: https:/…

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by Zak Failla
Bel Air, MD
Police & Fire
Two Killed When Speeding Truck Overturns, Crashes Head-On Into SUV On I-95 In MD: State Police Two Killed When Speeding Truck Overturns, Crashes Head-On Into SUV On I-95 In MD: State Police
Two Killed When Speeding Truck Overturns, Crashes Head-On Into SUV On I-95 In MD: State Police Two drivers were killed when an SUV struck a median and went airborne on I-95 in Harford County before crashing head-on into another truck late on Thursday afternoon. Baltimore resident Dennis English, Jr., 45, and 64-year-old John Mastropietro, of Ocean Port, NJ, have been identified by Maryland State Police investigators as the two killed in a violent head-on crash in Abington on Thursday, June 8 that injured two others. Volunteer Firefighters from @AbingdonFire & @jmvfc8 are on the scene of a crash with rescue, NB I-95 past exit 77 (MD-24) in #AbingdonMD. Three EMS units, @Harfor…

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by Zak Failla
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Traffic
Route 206 Crash Takes Down Light Pole, Detours Morris County Traffic Route 206 Crash Takes Down Light Pole, Detours Morris County Traffic
Route 206 Crash Takes Down Light Pole, Detours Morris County Traffic A crash on Route 206 in Chester took down a traffic light Tuesday, May 30, prompting a series of detours that will continue until repairs are made. The crash occurred at the highway intersection with Four Bridges and Hillside Road in Chester around 8:45 a.m., according to police and the NJDOT. Rt 206 southbound all lanes closed South of CR 625/ Bartley Chester Rd in Chester due to traffic signal down. Slow down, use caution and expect delays. — NJDOT (@NewJerseyDOT) May 30, 2023 As emergency crews work to repair the damaged light pole, several detours have been put into place: Right …

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by Valerie Musson
Quincy, MA
Traffic
MBTA Train Delayed For Over An Hour After Vehicle Strikes Dedham Bridge MBTA Train Delayed For Over An Hour After Vehicle Strikes Dedham Bridge
MBTA Train Delayed For Over An Hour After Vehicle Strikes Dedham Bridge Car traffic was detoured and an MBTA train line experienced severe delays due to a car striking a bridge, officials say.  A vehicle collided into the East Street train bridge near the Endicott station in Dedham on Monday, May 15, causing long waits for some commuters, according to a Tweet sent by the MBTA Twitter account at 10:48 a.m. All train service on the Franklin line was halted while engineers inspected the damage to the bridge, according to the Dedham police department. Traffic Alert Update: All traffic will be detoured away from the bridge. MBTA also reports all train service h…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Bowie, MD
Traffic
Traffic Tied Up On Route 5 For Fatal Crash Investigation In Prince Georges County (DEVELOPING) Traffic Tied Up On Route 5 For Fatal Crash Investigation In Prince Georges County (DEVELOPING)
Traffic Tied Up On Route 5 For Fatal Crash Investigation In Prince Georges County (Developing) Traffic is tied up in Prince George’s County as Maryland State Police investigate a reported fatal crash. At approximately 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, troopers were called on Maryland Route 5 near Allentown Road in Prince George’s County to investigate a reported fatal crash. The crash forced state police to shut down all three southbound lanes in the roadway, as well as both shoulders Route 5 as of 4 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. Details of the crash were not immediately available as state police investigated the incident. #TRAFFICALERT: @MDSP is investigating a fatal crash on MD Route 5…

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by Zak Failla
Amherst, MA
Traffic
Crash With Serious Injuries Shuts Down Route 2 In Greenfield: Officials Crash With Serious Injuries Shuts Down Route 2 In Greenfield: Officials
Crash With Serious Injuries Shuts Down Route 2 In Greenfield: Officials A crash with serious shut down a major route in Western Massachusetts over the weekend, according to travel officials. The crash happened on Route 2 in Greenfield on Sunday afternoon, March 12, according to MassDOT on Twitter. Crash with serious injuries in #Greenfield on RT-2-WB/EB at MM 45.7. Rt-2 is currently closed in both directions. — Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) March 12, 2023 Route 2 was closed in both directions as a result. Greenfield Police said people could expect the road to be closed for several hours. Traffic Alert: The Mohawk Trail from the Greenfied City Town …

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by David Cifarelli
Worcester, MA
Police & Fire
Crash With Serious Injuries Reported In Westborough: Officials Crash With Serious Injuries Reported In Westborough: Officials
Crash With Serious Injuries Reported In Westborough: Officials Part of Westborough roadway was partially closed because of a crash with serious injuries, authorities said. ** Traffic Alert ** Fisher Street at Mill Road is closed due a crash with serious injuries. Seek alternate route. @WestboroPolice pic.twitter.com/dF6a1jxBrW — Westborough Fire Dept (@WestboroughFire) January 16, 2023 The crash happened on Fisher Street near Mill Road on the afternoon of Monday, Jan. 16, according to Westborough Police on Twitter. Fisher St @ Mill Rd is closed due to a crash. #MAtraffic pic.twitter.com/Rb1CTC4RXu — Westborough Police (@WestboroPolice) January …

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by David Cifarelli
Chambersburg, PA
News
UPDATE: Three People Hospitalized Following Crash Inside Longest Tunnel On PA Turnpike UPDATE: Three People Hospitalized Following Crash Inside Longest Tunnel On PA Turnpike
Update: Three People Hospitalized Following Crash Inside Longest Tunnel On PA Turnpike A crash closed the Tuscarora Tunnel for nearly two hours on Thursday, Dec. 8, around 8 a.m. authorities say.  CLEARED: Turnpike Traffic Alert on I-76 PA Turnpike westbound between Exit 189 - PA 75 and Exit 180 - US 522 affecting all lanes — 511PA Harrisburg (@511PAHarrisburg) December 8, 2022 The longest tunnel on the PA Turnpike was briefly stopped in both directions as crews worked at the scene of the crash between the exits for Fort Littleton and Willow Hill. CRASH-#PaTurnpike I-76 east mile 186.2 inside Tuscarora Tunnel all traffic is stopped both east and west bound. @PA_Turnpi…

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by Jillian Pikora
Gaithersburg, MD
Police & Fire
Massive Pile Of Trash Dumped In Parking Lot Goes Up In Flames, Closes Down Maryland Roadway Massive Pile Of Trash Dumped In Parking Lot Goes Up In Flames, Closes Down Maryland Roadway
Massive Pile Of Trash Dumped In Parking Lot Goes Up In Flames, Closes Down Maryland Roadway Montgomery County Officials have put out a traffic alert after roadways were blocked in an effort to extinguish a large pile of burning trash dumped in a parking lot, authorities say. The massive pile of garbage was dumped in a parking lot in the 5000 block of Nicholson Lane between Nebel Street and Boiling Brook Parkway, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials.  A trash truck also reportedly caught fire, resulting in Nicholson lane being blocked in both directions between Nebel Street and Bolingbrook Parkway.  It is unclear when the lanes will reopen.

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by Annie DeVoe
Newburgh, NY
News
Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84 Stretch In Region Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84 Stretch In Region
Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84 Stretch In Region State officials issued an alert to motorists about upcoming lane closures on I-84 in the Hudson Valley. The New York State Department of Transportation said the lane closures will take place on stretches of the highway in Dutchess, Putnam, and Orange counties from Monday, Aug. 22, through Friday, Aug. 26, to facilitate bridge maintenance activities.  Officials said Orange County motorists should expect one lane to close on I-84 eastbound and westbound between Exit 4 (Mountain Road) in Greenville and Exit 39 (US Route 9W) in Newburgh. The lane closure will take place between 10 a.…

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by Nicole Valinote