Crash, Vehicle Fire Jammed I-95 Near Mountain Road Tuesday

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — A crash on Interstate 95 in Harford County jammed traffic Tuesday morning. The crash involved two vehicles on I-95 south past the exit for MD 152.

The two right lanes and the right shoulder were closed on I-95 south after 7:30 a.m. According to the Maryland Transportation Authority, medics were summoned to respond.

A motor vehicle fire resulted in the closure of I-95 south at the MD 152 overpass, the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company reported before 8 a.m.

By 8:50 a.m., authorities said the right lane remained closed. By 9 a.m., all lanes were open, and the crash had cleared.

Delays present on SB I-95 in Harf. Co. Lanes blocked for EMS crash response at Mountain Rd. (Ex74). #mdtraffic pic.twitter.com/3ZRtLgswna
— MDTA (@TheMDTA) January 12, 2021

TRAFFIC ALERT
I-95 South is closed at the 152 overpass.
Units on scene of an MVC with auto fire. Use an alternative route. pic.twitter.com/YzdM0aOvAq
— Joppa-Magnolia VFC (@jmvfc8) January 12, 2021

See the latest lane closure information from transportation officials.

This is the second day in a row an incident resulted in lane closures on I-95 near MD 152 during the 7 o'clock hour in the morning rush. On Monday, a tractor-trailer became disabled on I-95 north past the MD 152 exit, snarling traffic as well.

See Also: Disabled Tractor-Trailer Clears In Harford County: Officials