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Outer Loop reopened after serious accident

By WTOP Staff

WASHINGTON – A serious accident that shut down the Outer Loop of the Beltway just before Connecticut Avenue has been cleared and the Beltway is now open.

Montgomery County Fire’s public information officer Scott Graham tweeted that two people had life threatening injuries, three have serious injuries and one has minor injuries.

No further information is available.

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Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.
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