US EditionLoose Windmill Blade Causes Delays for Maryland Commuters
- On Monday, June 30, 2025, a wind turbine blade-related accident caused lane closures on westbound Interstate 70 at the Exit 26 interchange with Interstate 81 in Hagerstown, Maryland.
- The crash occurred after the windmill blade detached from the westbound truck, crossed the center median, and blocked traffic in both directions.
- Maryland State Police and Department of Transportation crews responded, closing lanes through the morning and removing the blade by about 8:15 a.m., causing delays for commuters.
- Officials reported no injuries at the scene, but one person was taken to Meritus Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, and traffic flowed normally less than thirty minutes after removal.
- The incident led to significant traffic congestion during the Monday morning commute in Washington County and has triggered ongoing investigations, with further information still pending release.
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Wild Wind Turbine Mishap Snarls Interstate Traffic in Both Directions
Traffic on Interstate 70 near Hagerstown, Maryland, was disrupted for a few hours during the Monday morning commute after a wind turbine blade blocked several lanes. The crash occurred around […] The post Wild Wind Turbine Mishap Snarls Interstate Traffic in Both Directions appeared first on The Western Journal.
Busy northeast interstate highway closed after wind turbine blade...
1 person hospitalized after renewable energy component causes multi-lane closure on I-70 One person is reported injured after a wind turbine blade broke loose from a truck and crashed into traffic on Interstate 70 in Maryland. It happened early Monday morning in Washington County, the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) confirmed to Fox News Digital. "At approximately 5:30 a.m., a tractor trailer traveling westbound on I-70 was pulling a…
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