Crash Into Pole On Route 22 Snarls Traffic: Official

CHURCHVILLE, MD — Authorities say traffic is building after a crash on Route 22. A vehicle ran into a utility pole Tuesday night, according to officials.

At 6:15 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical personnel were called to MD 22/Churchville Road, where a vehicle crashed into a utility pole, said Rich Gardiner, spokesman for the Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association.

While the damage was limited to property, Gardiner said traffic was backed up in the area; he advised drivers to take alternate routes if possible.

Elsewhere in Harford County, another crash was reported that also did not result in any injuries but did cause traffic delays Tuesday evening.

Before 5:30 p.m., a tractor-trailer was involved in a crash on MD 7/Philadelphia Road at the Seven Trails roundabout, according to Jenn Chenworth, spokeswoman for the Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association.

Hazmat crews were at the scene pumping fuel from the tanks, Chenworth said.