2 Jackknifed Tractor-Trailers On I-95 Snarl Baltimore Traffic

Baltimore MD

04 August, 2020

10:42 AM

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BALTIMORE, MD — Two tractor-trailers have crashed on Interstate 95 south in Baltimore. The collision occurred on I-95 south past the exit for Eastern Avenue before 10:30 a.m. Drivers should anticipate an extended closure due to a fuel leak, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority. Traffic was getting by on the right shoulder as of 10:40 a.m. Baltimore is under a flash flood warning until 1 p.m. and tropical storm warning Tuesday morning, and authorities have warned people not to drive if they can help it. Tropical Storm Isaias was 45 miles south-southeast of Annapolis with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph as of 10 a.m., the National Weather Service advised. The storm was moving north-northeast at 35 mph. "If you can delay your travel under later today, please do so," Maryland State Police said in a statement after 8 a.m. "Proceed with caution and stay safe." Here is the latest information on lane closures in Maryland. BaCity - SB I-95 lanes past Eastern Ave (Ex59) blocked from crash involving two T/T's. Traffic passing on right shoulder. Anticipate extended closure due to fuel leak. #baltraffic pic.twitter.com/adSaoEJYGk— MDTA (@TheMDTA) August 4, 2020 Image via CHART.