Following a significant two-vehicle collision, only one westbound lane of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay Bridge has reopened, with two remaining lanes still obstructed. The crash, reported around 11:45 a.m. today, prompted this partial closure, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), as reported by CBS News Baltimore.
As the bridge's traffic cameras recorded images of halted vehicles, some individuals chose to disembark and absorb the expansive views, despite the MDTA's caution for drivers to stay inside their cars during emergencies such as this. While some found solace in the unexpected pause, others waited for the flow of vehicles to resume, as captured by WMAR-2 News.
First responders arrived at the scene following the incident, with a medevac helicopter also dispatched just after 12:30 p.m. As part of the critical response, the Maryland Department of Transportation shared further details on the ongoing emergency efforts to assist those affected by the crash.
