Multi-Vehicle Crash and Fuel Spill on Capital Beltway Causes Hazardous Conditions in Montgomery County
A multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer on the Capital Beltway’s Inner Loop in Montgomery County, Maryland, resulted in a significant fuel spill and hazardous road conditions. The incident occurred on Interstate 495 between University Boulevard and New Hampshire Avenue, near Exit 29, on Monday afternoon. According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer, emergency medical crews evaluated approximately 20 people at the scene, with two or three individuals likely requiring hospital transport, though no transports were confirmed in the updates. The fuel spill, initially reported as covering 500 to 1,000 feet of the right lane, necessitated the involvement of hazardous materials crews. The crash and spill led to significant traffic delays, with backups extending up to six miles at one point.
