MARYLAND – A 40-vehicle crash on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Saturday morning left 13 people injured and remains under investigation in Maryland.
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) police were notified of a multi-vehicle crash at 8 a.m. Saturday on the westbound lanes of the Bay Bridge.
Police said 23 vehicles were involved in the westbound chain crash.
About 20 additional vehicles were involved in a series of secondary crashes.
According to officials, two patients were taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.
Eleven additional patients were also transported to local hospitals.
Officials said there were no injuries believed to be life-threatening.
The westbound span was reopened to traffic at approximately 1:50 p.m
On the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, 43 cars collided during heavy fog. X/MDTA
Thirteen people were injured in the crash. X/MDTA
Traffic is alternating in the eastbound direction while the westbound direction is closed.
Officials said early morning fog caused delays in two-way operations due to fog and limited visibility.
MDTA officials said the westbound lanes of the Bay Bridge remained closed until noon as a result of the collision. Tow operators are actively working to clear the vehicle from the scene.
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