Car Accident: Multi-Vehicle Crash in Fredrick County Sends Five People to Hospital

Incident Information

A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 270 in Frederick County Monday morning sent five people to the hospital, according to Maryland State Police.

The incident occurred on northbound I-270 around 9:10 a.m., near Exit 32 for Interstate 70, and led to the closure of multiple lanes, causing significant traffic backups. Five vehicles were involved in the crash, which included cars and trucks, and all five individuals were transported by ambulance to nearby hospitals with varying degrees of injury, though none were reported to be life-threatening.

Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, and tow trucks worked to clear the wreckage, but the highway remained partially blocked for several hours. By mid-morning, most of the highway had reopened, though some residual congestion remained. The Maryland State Highway Administration issued a statement advising drivers to expect continued delays into the evening as crews worked to repair a guardrail that had been damaged in the crash.

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the collision, but early reports suggest that slick road conditions and speeding may have been contributing factors. Motorists are being urged to use caution when traveling through the area as the cleanup efforts continue.