Gaithersburg

MCFRS Respond to Car Fire on I-270 in Gaithersburg

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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) are currently at the scene of a car fire on I-270 South, just before Exit 9.

MCFRS and Maryland State Police are also currently on the scene of a fatal collision involving a truck near Exit 22 in Clarksburg. The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security issued the following alert at 10:40am: “Traffic incident closes all northbound and southbound travel lanes on I-270 at Exit #22/Old Hundred Road. Northbound lanes will be detoured at Exit #18/Clarksburg Road. This may be an extended delay. Seek alternate route.”

We will provide an update when additional information becomes available.