Bore Of Fort McHenry Tunnel Closed For Overturned Tractor-Trailer

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Bore 1 of the Fort McHenry Tunnel is closed due to an overturned tractor-trailer.

Fort McHenry Tunnel Bore 1 closed due to overturned truck. #baltraffic
— MDTA (@TheMDTA) August 21, 2021

Baltimore's firefighters union tweeted that hazmat crews are on the scene to clean up spilled diesel fuel about 9:30 p.m. Drivers should use the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel or Interstate 695 as a detour.

☢️CRASH WITH HAZMAT⚠️
SB I-95 Ft McHenry Tunnel Bore 1#CantonIndustrialArea @Zeke_Cohen #BMORESBravest on scene of an overturned tractor trailer in the tunnel. #BCFDSOC Hazmat containing spilled diesel. Bore 1 closed, expect delays on I-95. Use 895 or 695 instead. #BalTraffic pic.twitter.com/iVLeNCZFuf
— Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734 (@BCFDL734) August 21, 2021

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