Crime & Safety
18-Wheeler Hauling TVs Crashes, Overturns In Gaithersburg
An 18-wheeler tractor-trailer carrying televisions overturned in Gaithersburg Wednesday night. Expect delays Thursday morning.
GAITHERSBURG, MD — An 18-wheeler tractor-trailer carrying televisions overturned in Gaithersburg, closing the ramp from westbound I-370 to I-270 south Wednesday night.
The accident occurred at about 10:15 p.m. on I370, going west between Route 355 and I370.
The tractor trailer went off the road into bushes and TVs were scattered across the ramp, officials said.
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The ramp remains closed Thursday morning. Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes.
The crash injured one person who is expected to be OK, Montgomery County Fire & Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer said.
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HAZMAT and the Maryland State Police also responded to the scene.
>> This is a developing story. Patch will update this post as more information becomes available.
MCFRS on the scene of W370 near the S270 ramp for a tractor trailer overturned and one injured. Hazmat on the scene as well and MSP has W370 at the ramp is closed until tracker can be outrighted. @mcfrsPIO pic.twitter.com/77PaxyH0nh
— Pazos@mcfrsPIO (@DavidPazos15) June 28, 2018
(Photos via Battalion Chief David Pazos and spokesperson Pete Piringer)
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