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Beltway reopens after overturned tractor-trailer in Prince George's County causes massive traffic delays

The Maryland State Police said that there are multiple road closures in the county due to crash cleanup from the incident.

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — All lanes of I-495 in Prince George's County have reopened after an overturned tractor-trailer at Route 4 caused a massive traffic jam on Saturday. 

Prince George's County Fire and EMS reported the incident at 10:15 a.m. via Twitter. The beltway closed in both directions following the crash.

Officials say the overturned tractor-trailer had 7,000 gallons of fuel on board, all of which was contained and there was no fire.

Maryland State Police say the driver of the tractor-trailer was injured in the crash and has been taken to a local hospital. 

Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration responded to the scene to help provide assistance with road closures. 

State Police said that there were multiple road closures in the county due to crash cleanup from the incident. 

The closures include: 

  • Northbound Route 4 at Westphalia Road

Just before 11:30 a.m., the I-495 southbound lanes were reopened to traffic. An hour later, just before 12:30 p.m., the northbound lanes on I-495 were reopened.

Just before 11 a.m., the beltway could be seen with no traffic driving along it due to the closures in place.

Check out our interactive traffic map for updates in your area.

Investigation into the cause of crash is still active and ongoing, police said.    

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