I-695 Closed For Tractor-Trailer Crash: Officials

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — A tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 695 closed the inner loop between the exits for Charles Street and York Road Thursday, officials say. The driver suffered injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening, according to authorities.

After 2:30 p.m., the State Highway Administration said all lanes were open on the outer loop, but there was a 2.1-mile backup.

The inner loop remained closed for cleanup.

Crews continue to mitigate a serious hazmat incident on I-695, between Charles St and York Rd inner loop. The driver was transported w non life-threatening injuries. EA pic.twitter.com/JrnZSd1xcb
— Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) June 4, 2020

When the tractor-trailer crashed onto its side, it created a hazmat situation, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department, which has crews at the location.

The closure on the inner loop of I-695 would continue for an "extended time," Baltimore County fire officials said in an update shortly before noon.

UPDATE: COMMERCIAL VEH MVC//i695 bet 25-26//All lanes blocked. Avoid route of travel^NT pic.twitter.com/nfAfWWulEu
— Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) June 4, 2020

The crash occurred around 10 a.m. Thursday, state transportation officials reported.

After noon, all lanes of the inner loop of I-695 remain closed, and the left shoulder on the outer loop is also closed at Charles Street, officials said.

Drivers should avoid the area.

See the latest lane closure information.