Icy Crash At Bakery Among Winter Weather Mishaps: Patch PM

As winter weather drenched the region, Maryland State Police said its officers handled more than 70 crashes on Wednesday before 1 p.m. During the sleet-snow event, schools in Baltimore, Carroll, Cecil, Harford, Howard and Montgomery counties closed, while those in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties and Baltimore City delayed opening.

The wintry mix across Maryland led to icy mishaps on area roads and at a suburban bakery.

Roads may be slick across the region through the evening, and transportation officials advise drivers to reduce their speeds. Sidewalks, roads and bridges may be slippery.

A winter weather advisory for freezing rain remains in effect until 6 p.m. for northern Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, northwest Montgomery, northwest Howard and northwest Harford counties.

Here are a few of the day's top headlines, including weather-related and other stories:

Truck Slams Into Rockville Bakery In Icy Crash

No patrons were in the cafe at the time of the crash.

Crash Closed I-83 Amid Wintry Mix

A salt train was deployed after a vehicle flipped in Baltimore County Wednesday morning, causing backups to the Pennsylvania state line.

Clinton ‘Toys R Us,’ ‘Babies R Us’ Liquidating

Liquidation sales will run through April 15 as the store in Prince George's County prepares to close.

Southwest Plane Skids Sideways On BWI Taxiway

The plane had to be towed to the gate and passengers deplaned.

2 Teens Arrested After Shooting Near High School

The teens face attempted murder charges in the shooting of an Oxon Hill High School student, police say.

5 More Tax Preparers Barred From Filing Returns

A total of 14 tax preparers have been prohibited from filing Maryland returns due to concerns over fraud.

First Pediatric Flu Death In Maryland Reported

Maryland health officials said there has been a "marked increase" in flu activity since December and urge people to get the flu shot if they have not gotten it already.

Grandson Charged In Arnold Woman's Death

The teen has been held in a psychiatric facility since an assault on his mother, sister and grandmother.

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