Hagerstown, MD – A section of Showalter Road between Pennsylvania Avenue and Crayton Boulevard is closed Wednesday morning following a traffic accident, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Drivers are being asked to avoid the area as emergency crews respond.
According to deputies, the closure was announced just after 10 a.m. after a crash blocked both lanes of travel. Officials have not yet released details on the number of vehicles involved or whether any injuries occurred.
Traffic in the area is being rerouted while first responders clear the scene. Motorists traveling toward the Hagerstown Regional Airport or nearby Pennsylvania Avenue are advised to expect significant delays and use alternate routes such as Route 11 or Interstate 81.
Authorities have not said when the roadway will reopen but confirmed updates will be shared on the Sheriff’s Office social media pages as the situation develops.
Residents are encouraged to monitor local traffic alerts and plan extra travel time throughout the morning.
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