Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer, Fuel Spill Closed I-95: Officials

Baltimore MD

22 May, 2020

10:07 AM

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BALTIMORE, MD — All lanes on Interstate 95 south were temporarily closed Friday morning due to a tractor-trailer crash prior to the Fort McHenry Tunnel. The crash occurred before 9:30 a.m., and the Maryland Transportation Authority reported all lanes had reopened after 11:30 a.m. The tractor-trailer jackknifed near the exit for Eastern Avenue and was spilling fuel, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority. The Maryland Department of the Environment responded for cleanup, according to authorities. During the process, officials said traffic was getting by to the right. IN PROGRESS: Fuel spill cleanup on SB I-95 at Eastern Ave (Ex59). Lanes remain closed with traffic passing to the right. #mdtraffic #baltraffic pic.twitter.com/rLcr0SfVMN— MDTA (@TheMDTA) May 22, 2020 Before 11 a.m., the tractor-trailer was towed away, and after 11:30 a.m., officials said the road was clear. See the latest lane closure information from state transportation officials. This is breaking news and will be updated. Get Patch news alerts. Image via CHART.