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Rescue crews responding after car becomes lodged under tractor trailer on Beltway

Updated  September 8, 2020 4:59pm EDT
Montgomery County
FOX 5 DC

Beltway crash creates massive traffic jam

A crash involving a tractor trailer and a car created a massive backup on the Beltway's Outer Loop on Tuesday afternoon.

WASHINGTON - Rescue crews are responding to the I-495’s Outer Loop after a vehicle crashed into a tractor trailer and became lodged there Tuesday afternoon.

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According to Montgomery County officials, the crash occurred near the Northwest Branch bridge between New Hampshire Avenue and University Boulevard.

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They say the victim in the vehicle is pinned in place.

Officials have not indicated how severe his injuries are.

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This is a breaking news update – we’ll have additional details as they become available.