Two people were taken to the hospital after a hazmat spill in Carroll County on August 23rd

- Jackson Avery


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Photo via Maryland Department of the Environment

A significant accident occurred in Carroll County on August 23rd. Here is information from a number of resources:

According to 7News DC:

Two people were taken to the hospital after a hazmat spill in Carroll County, Md. Tuesday.

The spill was the result of a crash involving an overturned tanker. The incident happened on Ridge Road in Mount Airy, Maryland. The tanker was hauling home heating oil, according to the Maryland Department of the Environment.

Per the Maryland Department of the Environment: home heating oil was spilled as part of this accident.

The Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County (MD) Fire & Rescue Service reported that MCFRS assisted with this incident.

Here is the reported area of the incident (Ridge Rd & Watersville Rd, Maryland 21771)

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Jackson Avery

Jackson Avery

I’m a journalist focused on politics and everyday social issues, with a passion for clear, human-centered reporting. I began my career in local newsrooms across the Midwest, where I learned the value of listening before writing. I believe good journalism doesn’t just inform — it connects.