Commuters in Baltimore faced significant traffic delays on Friday afternoon when a two-vehicle collision resulted in an overturned dump truck inside the Fort McHenry Tunnel. The incident, which involved a car and a truck, led to gravel spilling across lanes of I-95 Northbound, as confirmed by the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA). According to the WBALTV report, the crash happened around 3:55 p.m., and no injuries were reported.
Motorists experienced backups that extended past the Beltway exits in Arbutus. Coverage from SkyTeam 11 offered a visual perspective on the heavy congestion, as aerial footage showcased the traffic disruption, with vehicles slowly passing by through the left northbound tube of the tunnel. As stated by WMAR2 News, both lanes affected by the mishap were eventually reopened.
While no injuries were immediately reported in the aftermath of the crash, emergency services managed to rescue a trapped person. The full impact on traffic and any potential environmental impacts from the spilled gravel have yet to be fully assessed..
