Crime & Safety
Crash On I-70 Involved Tractor-Trailer: Officials
A driver was rescued in Howard County Wednesday morning, fire and rescue officials reported.
HOWARD COUNTY, MD - A tractor-trailer driver was rescued Wednesday morning following a crash on Interstate 70 in Howard County, officials said.
Before 9:30 a.m., the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services reported that its crew was working to free the driver, who was trapped on I-70 west of US 29.
As of 9:30 a.m., authorities said the victim had been freed.
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Traffic was backed up on I-70 between Marriottsville Road and US 29, according to Fox 45, which recommended taking US 40 or MD 99 as alternate routes.
See the latest lane closure information from state transportation officials.
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