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Route 140 Reopens After Icy 16‑Vehicle Pileup in Westminster That Sent Four to Hospitals

Freezing rain and sleet created a glaze risk on untreated surfaces across northern Maryland.

Overview

  • Maryland State Police say the crash occurred Friday evening on westbound MD‑140 near Englar Road in Westminster.
  • A state police sergeant said ice on a bridge likely triggered the chain‑reaction collision.
  • Four people were transported to hospitals from the scene, and officials did not detail injury severity.
  • Westbound lanes were closed for the response, then salted and reopened, according to state police.
  • Forecasters reported a continuing wintry mix through the evening with the highest glaze risk in Carroll, Baltimore, Harford and Cecil counties, moving out early Saturday.