Hazmat units respond to highway closure on US-50

1/26/2026 08:29 AM

Traffic

US-50, Berlin, MD

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a potential hazardous materials situation that led to the closure of the westbound lanes of US Route 50 near the Route 113 interchange. Hazmat teams were instructed to access the area via the opposite lane for setup. Emergency medical personnel were also dispatched to a separate apparent fall injury involving an elderly man at a residential location on Meadow Street, with further details withheld for privacy.