Traffic & Transit
Crash Snarled I-83 Traffic At Ruxton Road
Drivers on part of Interstate 83 Thursday afternoon encountered more traffic than usual due to this crash.
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — Interstate 83 was temporarily shut down Thursday afternoon due to a crash near Ruxton Road, according to authorities. Officials said two vehicles were involved in the collision on the northbound side of I-83.
Someone was trapped when the crash occurred before 2:20 p.m., the Baltimore County Fire Department reported, and crews had to rescue the person.
At least one person was injured in the collision, Baltimore County police said.
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By 3:10 p.m., it appeared all lanes had reopened but congestion remained in the area.
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