News: Car crash reported on I-495 in Washington DC

WASHINGTON DC – A car accident is blocking a left shoulder on the I-495 before the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. 

The collision happened before 7:40 pm, WTOP Traffic tweeted. 

I-495/Beltway Outer Loop before the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, a crash blocks the left side #DCtraffic #MDtraffic

Traffic 🔗 https://t.co/nb3VFR1abs
Listen 🔗 https://t.co/KpJlqpKxN7
Tipline 📞 866-304-9867 pic.twitter.com/N3oSlaOu7f

— WTOP Traffic (@WTOPtraffic) August 31, 2022

It is unclear if drivers should expect traffic delays, what led to the collision, how many vehicles were involved, and if anyone was hurt. 

Our news team will continue to monitor for updates. 

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