JUST IN: Fatal crash closes Route 404

CORDOVA — Maryland State Police continue to investigate a fatal crash that took place on Route 404 near the intersection of Church Lane early Tuesday morning, April 21. Shortly after 7 a.m. multiple vehicles, including three tractor-trailers were involved in a crash. Three fatalities have been reported.

According to troopers at the scene, one vehicle was carrying lumber and caught fire. Route 404 between U.S. Route 50 and Starr Road (Route 309) was closed following the crash. Police said they expected the closure to continue through the day Tuesday for accident reconstruction and debris and fuel spill clean up.

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