Crime & Safety
10 Die On MD Waters, Roads In Heartbreaking Labor Day Weekend
At least 10 people have died in what has become a tragic holiday weekend, including several crashes on Maryland highways.
Labor Day weekend saw heartbreak for a number of families as at least 10 people died in tragic accidents in Maryland. One of the most publicized cases happened in Harford County, where two people died in a flash flood.
Also, two others drowned in separate cases during the long weekend in Maryland waters, two pedestrians were killed on Maryland roads and two died in vehicle crashes, according to authorities.
- Missing Harford County Woman Found Days After Storm: Police
- Driver Found Deceased After Flash Flood, Search For 2nd Victim Continues: Police
See photos from the flash flood in Harford County, where emergency personnel were called to at least 25 water rescues Friday night during the storm.
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Two people drowned in Maryland waters while recreating, according to officials.
- Body Of Missing Boater Found In Sassafras River: Police
- Man Died In Gunpowder State Park Accident: Officials
Police said four died in crashes on major roads:
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- Assistant Fire Chief Dies In Line Of Duty In Queen Anne's County
- Two Dead After Wrong-Way Driver Hits Motorcycle On US 50: Police
- Fatal Crash On Philadelphia Road Under Investigation
There were also two pedestrian deaths reported during the long weekend:
- Pedestrian Killed On Route 1 In Jessup: Police
- Pedestrian Fatally Struck In Prince George's County Crash
These other incidents were reported as well, resulting in damage and injuries in some cases:
- Fisherman Shot In Head, Impaled By Spear Gun: Reports
- Officer Shoots Armed Man At Hotel, Injuring Him: HoCo Police
- Arnold House Fire Causes $50K DamageDivers Helicoptered From Harford Flood Search: Police
- 2 Bel Air Homes Evacuated After Private Drive Vanishes: Official
- Swift Water Rescue Reported On Philadelphia Road
- Fire Engulfs Garage In Cecil County
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Pictured, Nobles Mill Bridge, which flooded on Friday, Aug. 31, courtesy of Harford County Executive Barry Glassman.
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