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4 lanes back open on outer loop of I-495 NB in Prince George's County after tractor-trailer crash

There are no injuries or transports to report at this time, officials said.

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — A tractor-trailer crash on the outer loop of the I-495 northbound has caused yet another traffic back-up on the Beltway Wednesday afternoon.

Officials said the crash happened shortly before 4 p.m. on the Beltway near MD-202 and exit 17. The collision, according to authorities, involved an empty tanker truck and three vehicles. 

Prince George's County Fire & EMS asked for drivers to avoid the area as crews cleaned up the crash scene. Delays were reported to be four miles long Wednesday afternoon, officials said.

Officials say there are no injuries or transports to report at this time.

All lanes were blocked Wednesday afternoon, but all lanes have since reopened.

This is a developing story that will be updated once more information becomes available.

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