Hydrogen spill evacuates 150 as I-70 closure extends
An eastbound tanker carrying 11,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen veered off the highway near Hollow Road on I-70 west of Frederick early Friday. The crash prompted evacuations of more than 150 residents and a five plus hour closure, with traffic rerouted and expected to resume late Friday. The driver Thomas Johnson and passenger Harold Goff, both of Newark Delaware, were treated for minor injuries at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
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Frederick
Myersville
Valley View Road
Hollow Road
Ottermar
Hollow Road Bridge
Thomas Johnson
Harold Goff
Newark
Del
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Tfc
Rick Stottlemyer
Canada
Delaware City
Evacuees in good spirits after tanker incident near Hollow Road
More than 150 residents within a half mile of the I 70 overpass near Hollow Road evacuated at 3 15 am Friday after a tanker carrying liquid hydrogen overturned. Neighbors gathered at Middletown fire hall for updates and warmth as they waited for instructions. Pets joined owners, and residents praised the local fire company for hospitality while awaiting word on when it would be safe to return home.
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Hollow Road
Maryland
Barbara Arney
Ms. Arney
Middletown
Christine
Myersville
Angel
John Kuhn
Ruth
Jennifer
Cape
Cet
Kuhn
Middletown Fire Hall
Rosie
John
Wilhelmina Stockman
Valley View Road
Susan C. Nicol
Discovery returns from historic space salvage mission
The shuttle Discovery landed at Cape Canaveral after a 3.3 million mile mission, delivering two satellites salvaged from orbit and releasing two new communications satellites. NASA officials called the day historic for America's space program.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Discovery
Earth
Florida
America
Jesse Moore
NASA
Rezoning Denied for Braddock Heights Fire Co Use
Frederick County Planning Commission voted 4-3 to deny Braddock Heights Volunteer Fire Co. a rezoning from residential to VC for Jefferson Boulevard property intended to aid sale value for a new fire hall. Community groups reached a tentative postdecision pact on a future building use, while concerns about VC land uses remained. Final county decision on December 20 will reflect the commission’s stance.
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Frederick County Planning Commission
Fire Company
Braddock Heights
Winchester Hall
Braddock Height Community Association
BHCA
Constance Wrench
The
Bee
Combe
Village Center
Jefferson Boulevard
Citizens Association
Vernon M. Cassell Jr
Planning Commission
Baby Fae Dies After Historic Baboon Heart Transplant
In Loma Linda California Baby Fae the month old infant who received a baboon heart to treat hypoplastic left heart syndrome died Thursday night after three weeks with the simian heart. Her kidney function declined and peritoneal dialysis was required as doctors tried to reverse a rejection episode. The parents were supported by chaplains and physicians during the final hours.
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Loma Linda
Calif
Baby Fae
Wines
Joyce Mu Cliduak
Barstow
Los Angeles
Inside The News Quote On Forgiveness After Retaliation
A trimmed quote states it is easier to forgive an enemy after you have exacted revenge. Attributed to Olin Miller, the remark reflects a cynical view of vengeance and reconciliation.
Gusty 50 mph winds lash Frederick area airport
Frederick Aviation Division reported 50 mph winds at Frederick Municipal Airport in the early morning, easing to 10 mph by 11 am, with 51 degree readings at 9 am. No wind damage noted by the county highway department, though a tree limb fell on Gas House Pike. Clear tonight with mid 30s to low 30s temperatures and northwest winds 10 to 20 mph as Saturday outlook continues.
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Frederick Aviation Division
Frederick Municipal
Frederick County Highway Department
Gas House Pike
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