Two Suffer Life-Threatening Injuries After Beltway Rollover
Around 1:40PM Saturday, Montgomery and Fairfax County Firefighters responded to the Inner Loop of the Capital Beltway (I-495 North) between Persimmon Tree Road and River Road for a reported overturned vehicle. Responders found a vehicle that had ran off the roadway and struck a large, ground-mounted sign before overturning.
State Trooper Assaulted, Injured on I-270
Shortly after 2PM Friday, the Maryland State Police Rockville Barrack received a call reporting a pedestrian walking on I-270 between Montrose and Falls Roads. Maryland State Troopers responded to the scene and the pedestrian quickly became combative with the first Trooper who arrived.
Montgomery Mall Adds Outdoor Seating
With food courts closed, any carryout items purchased from restaurants at the mall has to be taken out of the mall to eat.
Driver Ejected, Seriously Injured in I-270 Crash
Featured Photo courtesy of the Bethesda–Chevy Chase Rescue Squad
Proposed Bus Routes Would Connect MoCo With Tysons
The Maryland Department of Transportation recently released a draft summary report of a study involving traffic on I-495 and the American Legion Bridge.
Francesca’s to Close Permanently at Bethesda Row
Earlier this month, Houston-based women’s boutique chain Francesca’s voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, with plans to sell the business, including its brick-and-mortar stores.
Overturned Truck Spills Lumber on 495
Some lanes on the inner loop of I-495 beltway were blocked between Rockville Pike and Connecticut Avenue near the Cedar Lane underpass.
Feature Photo courtesy of the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department.
2020 has certainly been a difficult year for everyone, however it has been especially trying for essential workers including emergency responders. While fire departments faced numerous new challenges associated with the COVID pandemic, many departments also maintained their holiday traditions.
As Dr. Anthony Fauci left work at the NIH in Bethesda Wednesday evening, quite the surprise was waiting for him as he stepped outside.
Emergency Medical Technicians, Firefighters, and Paramedics from the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad and the NIH’s own Fire Department stood outside to surprise him and wish him a happy birthday.
In press releases published December 22nd, Montgomery County Police provided updates on two of their ongoing investigations:
Bethesda Home Invasion
20,000 Pounds of Cheese Balls Survive Beltway’s Latest Truck Wreck
Just after 2PM Monday afternoon, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue units were dispatched to the Outer Loop of the Beltway underneath MD-355 for a vehicle crash involving an overturned tractor trailer.