Maryland: Beltway shut down in both directions due to Md. state trooper involved crash

Some inner loop lanes have reopened after a trooper involved crash shut down the Capital Beltway in both directions. Expect outer loop lanes to remain closed between route 450 and BW Parkway for up to two or more hours.

Officials are asking drivers to avoid the Beltway in the area of Route 450. The trooper was blocking a lane after an accident and a car entering 495 from route 450 hit the trooper's car, leaving the trooper trapped inside of his vehicle. The trooper has since been extricated and is being treated by MDSP trooper medics and PGFD medics.