Tractor Trailer Fire Halts Traffic On Key Bridge

BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ)—Heavy traffic congestion on Wednesday after a tractor trailer when up in flames.

It happened in the Key Bridge near the Peninsula Expressway.

The Outer Loop and Inner Loop of I-695 were closed in both directions while emergency crews extinguished the blaze.

Just before 12:30 p.m. the Outer Loop reopened to motorists.

Police say the Coast Guard was called in to assist in the cleanup after a diesel spill. Police say there were no injures or danger to the community.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

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