One person has reportedly died as a result of a multi-car crash on the inner loop of the Beltway at Exit 31 (Georgia Avenue) in Silver Spring Wednesday. The crash – involving three cars and seven people – took place around 2:45 a.m. according to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services (MCFRS).
MCFRS says one person was likely ejected from their vehicle and another was entrapped and extricated. Several patients were transported with Priority 1 injuries according to MCFRS.
Traffic was at a standstill as all lanes were closed for at least two hours. According to the Maryland State Highway Administration, the back-up on the inner loop reached almost five miles.
As of 6 a.m., two lanes of traffic have been opened.
Officials advise to avoid the area and to use alternate routes.
(~245a) IL495 between Connecticut Ave & Georgia Ave IAO Exit 31A, collision w/ entrapment, involves 3 vehicles, multiple trauma patients, 1 person likely was ejected from vehicle, @mcfrs PE707, RS741, E705B, PE719, A716, M741, M750, A741B, EMS702 on scene, some lanes blocked
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 5, 2024
ALERT: MONTGOMERY COUNTY: CRASH: INNER LOOP AT EXIT 31 MD 97 GEORGIA AVE: ALL LANES CLOSED: AVOID THE AREA: USE ALTERNATE ROUTE: #MDTRAFFIC SOC
— MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) June 5, 2024
