Crime & Safety

Two Injured in 8-Vehicle Beltway Crash

The crash occurred going eastbound on the inner loop, authorities said.

 

Two people were taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries after an 8-vehicle crash on Interstate 495 this afternoon, according to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services spokesman.

The crash occurred on the eastbound inner loop of the Beltway near University Boulevard, Assistant Chief Scott Graham said.

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All lanes on the Beltway have reopened and the vehicles involved have been towed, according to a Maryland State Police spokeswoman.

Delays may linger, however. Use our live traffic map to avoid jams.

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