WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — On Monday morning, traffic along Interstate 70 was backed up for several miles after a windmill turbine blade became loose and fell across the highway.
Minutes after 5 a.m., Maryland State Police (MSP) said troopers responded to I-70 West, near Exit 26 (Interstate 81) for an incident involving a vehicle. There, state police learned that a tractor-trailer was hauling a windmill blade west on I-70 when the blade became loose.
The blade then fell across the center median, blocking the eastbound lanes, according to state police. No one was hurt during the incident.
As of Monday morning, three lanes were blocked off on I-70 East and four lanes were also closed on I-70 West.
Traffic cameras captured the bizarre scene as authorities directed traffic in both directions.
Drivers traveling in this area can expect heavy delays as crews work to remove the turbine from the highway.
