Grace Palo
WMAL.com
WASHINGTON — (WMAL) Only one lane is now open on the outer loop of the Beltway just before the American Legion Bridge in Maryland after a major crash that involved several vehicles and at least one truck, authorities said.
Update – OL I495 Near American Legion Bridge, multi-vehicle collision, 2 NLT injuries 1 TRAFFIC – 1 OL I495 lane now open pic.twitter.com/KiK4hUKFAo
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 23, 2016
Drivers have been asked and advised to avoid Interstate 495 at all costs if possible. The roadway could continue to be closed for a long period of time, it is unclear how long it will take to reopen it. The crash is on the Beltway between the Cabin John Parkway and the American Legion Bridge.
Several trucks have responded and hazmat crews are helping emergency personnel at the scene of the accident. A truck is on top of two cars and another truck is leaking fuel, according to Pete Piringer, a spokesman for the Montgomery County Fire Department.
Traffic Advisory – OL I495 before American Legion Bridge (headed MD to Va) ALL LANES CLOSED, collision involving trucks & cars w/ fuel spil pic.twitter.com/fWAO9IU88a
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 23, 2016
