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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — A fiery crash involving a tractor-trailer on the Beltway caused major traffic delays Sunday morning.
According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials, the crash happened on the Outer Loop in Montgomery County between Old Georgetown Road and River Road.
It appears the crash was a result of a hit and run crash where an unknown car hit the tractor trailer, then left the scene. according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer.
More…OL I495 Beltway, appears to have been result of collision (hit & run) vehicle left scene, Tractor Tractor fire extinguished. Diesel fuel Saddle tank ruptured, (cargo) drums of crushed tungsten metal spilled on I495 roadway. OL I495 shut down. CHART and MSP OS. Awaiting MDE. pic.twitter.com/H3VouDCfqw
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 30, 2024The crash caused the tractor-trailer to catch fire and caused more than a dozen drums filled with crushed tungsten metal to spill onto Interstate 495. Hazmat crews are on scene.
Traffic is currently being diverted past the crash onto old Georgetown Road.
Update - OL I495 beltway in area of Bradley Boulevard/I 270 Spur, vehicle, fire extinguished, however, debris in roadway, slick road conditions, lanes blocked, @mcfrs HazMat assisting, @MDSHA @MDSP on scene NOTE: cargo/barrels contain powdered tungsten metal...15-20 barrels pic.twitter.com/mrQwgcEblO
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 30, 2024Do you have a news tip on this story or any other story? We want to hear from you. Tell us about it by emailing newstips@wusa9.com.
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