Crime & Safety
Medevac Lands on Bay Bridge After Head-On Collision
Traffic was backed up for 5 miles in both directions of US Route 50 on Saturday.
Beach-bound travelers were stuck on US 50 Saturday after a serious crash on the Bay Bridge.
The three-vehicle crash was reported at 10:58 a.m. on Saturday, according to state transportation officials.
At 12:20 p.m., the Maryland Transportation Authority said delays were 5 miles in both directions. By 1:25 p.m., all lanes of the bridge were open.
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The crash happened on the westbound side of the bridge, which was completely shut down, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.
At least two people were injured in the head-on collision, one of whom was taken by medevac for treatment, according to WBAL, which showed the helicopter landing on the bridge before 11:30 a.m.
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The Maryland Transportation Authority reported, advised drivers to expect delays.
Photo Credit: CHART. Officials working to clean up the crash at 12:25 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014.
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