'Tow Plow' To Take On Maryland's Snowy Winter Roads

HANOVER, Md. - A repeat of Snowmaggedon isn't in the forecast -- at least, not in the immediate future.

But should Old Man Winter decide to do his worst on the highways this year, the Washington region has a new weapon in its arsenal.

The Maryland State Highway Administration recently unveiled the "Tow Plow," a heavy-duty plow truck with a long, second plow attached to its rear. When fully deployed to the truck's right rear, it can salt and plow a second lane of snow, without the need for a second driver.

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