Wind turbine blade crash shuts down traffic on I-70 in Maryland
Wind turbine blade crash shuts down traffic in Maryland
A vehicle transporting a wind turbine blade crashed Monday morning, prompting closures in both directions of Interstate 70 in Washington County.
Blade blocked highway
HAGERSTOWN, Md. - A wind turbine blade detached from a tractor-trailer early Monday, blocking traffic in both directions of Interstate 70 in Washington County, Maryland State Police said.
What we know:
The crash occurred around 5 a.m. near Exit 26 at Interstate 81 when the blade crossed the center median and landed in the eastbound lanes.
1 injury reported
Maryland Department of Transportation traffic cameras showed the massive blade stretched across the highway. Officials say one person was transported by ambulance to Meritus Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
Drivers experienced delays throughout the morning commute.
Wind turbine blade crash shuts down traffic on I-70 in Washington County
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Maryland State Police and MD State Highway Administration.