Tractor-Trailer Fire Caused Major Delays On I-95 In White Marsh Early Thursday
WHITE MARSH, Md. (WJZ) -- A tractor-trailer fire caused major delays along Interstate 95 early Thursday morning near White Marsh, shutting down all lanes of I-95.
The incident happened on I-95 south just prior to exit 67/MD 43 White Marsh Boulevard around 4:30 a.m.
The Baltimore County Fire Department said the tractor-trailer crashed into a pickup truck before catching on fire. The tractor-trailer was carrying mail at the time.
No injuries were reported.
BaCo SB I-95 All lanes are blocked for vehicle fire response prior to White Marsh Blvd. Use alt routes US 40, MD 7 or US 1. #baltraffic pic.twitter.com/fjJppL2aD6
— MDTA (@TheMDTA) August 6, 2020
Until about 6:30 a.m., all lanes on the northbound and southbound sides of I-95 were closed as crews tried to put out the fire. Some southbound lanes reopened around 7:30 a.m.
UPDATE Both NB and SB l-95 closed at White Marsh Blvd #WJZ pic.twitter.com/2iEAw1W3nb
— Kristy Breslin (@WJZKBreslin) August 6, 2020
As of 3 p.m., two southbound lanes remain closed for emergency roadwork. It's unclear when they will reopen, a Maryland Transportation Authority spokesperson said.
Balt - SB I-95 two right lanes prior to White Marsh Blvd continue to be closed for emergency roadwork as a result of early morning vehicle fire. #baltraffic #mdtraffic pic.twitter.com/vg8T0WIPYj
— MDTA (@TheMDTA) August 6, 2020
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