Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two-vehicle collision on Tuesday morning at Route 355 (Frederick Road) and Dowdens Station Way in Clarksburg that involved entrapment.
According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, one individual was trapped inside a vehicle and had to be extricated by crews. Emergency medical personnel transported a total of three trauma patients, including two adults and one child, all with non-life-threatening injuries. Some lanes in the area were blocked while emergency crews worked at the scene, causing traffic disruptions.
Update – Rt355 Frederick Rd & Dowdens Station Way, Clarksburg, collision involved 2 vehicles, @mcfrs on scene, 1 person trapped & extricated, @MCFRS_EMIHS transporting total 3 trauma patients, all NLTI, including 2 adults, 1 child, some lanes blocked https://t.co/CQowcKjg1t pic.twitter.com/pqZ3OlorHB
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) May 5, 2026
