A major traffic incident has led to the closure of all lanes on I-95 Southbound at MD-100 in Howard County, with further repercussions affecting the northbound lanes as well. According to reports from WMAR2 News, the initial collision involved two vehicles and necessitated the complete shutdown of the southbound lanes.
The situation escalated when medical teams had to air-lift an injured person, leading to a halt in the flow of traffic on both sides of the interstate. WUSA9 has confirmed that at least one individual was airlifted by helicopter to an area hospital; their condition is yet to be disclosed. The crash occurred early this morning, around 6:45 a.m., according to Maryland State Police.
Details concerning the causes of the crash, the exact number of those injured, and the anticipated timeline for reopening the lanes remain undisclosed by police as of now. This incident has led to a significant disruption of the morning's traffic flow, with backups and delays expected to affect countless commuters.
With the investigation ongoing and the severity of the crash apparent, authorities are advising drivers to seek alternate routes.
