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Tanker Rollover With Fuel Spill Shuts Both Loops of Baltimore Beltway at Washington Boulevard

Foam suppression continues, pending confirmation of how much fuel escaped.

Overview

  • Baltimore County fire officials said the inner and outer loops of I-695 near Washington Boulevard remain closed for an extended period.
  • Crews were dispatched around 10:34 a.m. to a rollover involving a tanker carrying about 7,000 gallons of gasoline and diesel in Halethorpe.
  • Foam operations are underway to suppress flammable vapors as hazardous materials teams and Maryland Department of the Environment personnel work the scene.
  • Authorities reported no injuries shortly before noon.
  • Officials have not determined the spill volume, and an MDE spokesperson said immediate details were unavailable.