6 Dead After Car Crashes Into Construction Workers On I-695: Police

BALTIMORE, MD — Six people were killed after a car entered a work zone on I-695 and struck multiple construction workers before overturning, according to Maryland State Police.

The crash happened at Security Boulevard and troopers responded to the scene around 12:40 p.m.

The driver, whose identity is unknown, was taken to the trauma center. Police said the driver was behind the wheel of a grey Acura and its unknown why the car entered the work zone.

Those killed in the crash have not been identified. Further details were not immediately available.

Shortly before 6 p.m., state police said investigators believe a second vehicle may have been involved in the crash. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Golden Ring Barrack at 410-780-2700.

Officials are on scene assisting with detours and road closures.

As of 4:25 p.m., the Maryland State Highway Administration said all lanes of the outer loop of I-695 were now open between MD26 and Security Boulevard. Two lanes of the inner loop remain closed and motorists should avoid the area.

Baltimore County Public Schools tweeted just after 2 p.m. that they are preparing for significant traffic delays Wednesday afternoon but will work as quickly as possible to transport students safely.

"On behalf of all the residents of Baltimore County, we offer our sincere condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who have lost their lives in today's tragic crash and my prayers remain with those injured in this horrific incident," County Executive Johnny Olszewski said in a statement Wednesday afternoon.