Crash causes delays on BW Parkway in Laurel as storms disrupt morning commute across DMV

Crash closes BW Parkway in Laurel

A crash has closed the Baltimore-Washington Parkway in Laurel Thursday as rain and storms disrupt the morning commute.

LAUREL, Md. - A crash is causing major delays on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway in Laurel early Thursday, as heavy rain and storms disrupt the morning commute.

Rain sweeps through

The crash was reported along the northbound lanes near MD 198 around 4:30 a.m.

FOX 5's Annie Mae says all traffic is being diverted onto MD-197.

Extended delays

Officials expect the closure to last several hours. Drivers should use I-95 northbound or US-1/Baltimore Avenue as alternate routes.