Wind turbine blade crash shuts down traffic on I-70 in Maryland

Blade blocks highway

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – A wind turbine blade detached from a tractor-trailer early Monday, blocking traffic in both directions of Interstate 70 in Washington County, Maryland State Police said.

What we know:

1 injury reported

The crash occurred around 5 a.m. near Exit 26 at Interstate 81 when the blade crossed the center median and landed in the eastbound lanes.

Maryland Department of Transportation traffic cameras showed the massive blade stretched across the highway. Officials say one person was transported by ambulance to Meritus Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

Drivers should expect delays throughout the morning commute.

Wind turbine blade crash shuts down traffic on I-70 in Washington County