WYE MILLS, MARYLAND — Two drivers were airlifted to a trauma center Friday morning after a tractor-trailer and a dump truck carrying asphalt collided at the intersection of Routes 50 and 404 in Wye Mills, shutting down the highway in both directions for several hours and triggering an environmental response to contain spilled fuel.
Maryland State Police responded at approximately 8:50 a.m. A preliminary investigation revealed the tractor-trailer was traveling westbound and attempting to make a left turn onto Wye Mills Road when it was struck by a dump truck traveling eastbound. Video from the Maryland Department of Transportation’s live feed at the intersection showed the tractor-trailer turning left in front of the dump truck. The footage did not clearly show whether the tractor-trailer or dump truck had the right of way from the traffic signal. The dump truck toppled onto its side. Neither vehicle had passengers.
Both drivers were flown to a local trauma center. Their exact conditions were not immediately available.
Environmental Response
The Maryland Department of the Environment‘s Emergency Response Division responded at the request of Talbot County Government to address environmental concerns. ERD units applied absorbents to contain spilled fuel and deployed absorbent booms to protect storm drains from runoff. ERD personnel remained on site to coordinate environmental remediation and ensure the area was safely restored.
Road Closures
Route 50 closed in both directions following the crash, with traffic backed up and detours posted throughout the Wye Mills area. As of 4:15 p.m. Friday, all eastbound lanes had reopened along with one westbound lane.
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