Coverage dated October 5, 2026

Fuel spill triggers multiple crashes, delays on Beltway in Montgomery County

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

A tractor-trailer spilled fuel across the Inner Loop of the Beltway, triggering a few multivehicle crashes and leading to major delays during the Monday afternoon commute, according to officials.

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  1. FOX 5 DC

    20 people evaluated after fuel spill prompts multi-vehicle crash on I-495 in Montgomery County (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    About 20 people were evaluated by first responders Monday after a fuel spill led to a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 495 in Montgomery County, Fire officials said.

  2. DC News Now

    Several evaluated after Beltway tractor-trailer crash, fuel spill in Montgomery County (opens DC News Now)

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    Officials said several people were evaluated Monday after a tractor-trailer spilled fuel across I-495 in Montgomery County during rush hour, causing multiple collisions.

  3. WTOP Washington DC

    Fuel spill triggers multiple crashes, delays on Beltway in Montgomery County (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    A tractor-trailer spilled fuel across the Inner Loop of the Beltway, triggering a few multivehicle crashes and leading to major delays during the Monday afternoon commute, according to officials.

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