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Jul 01, 2025

Wind turbine blade blocks traffic on Interstate 70 at Hagerstown – NBC4 Washington

The blade of a wind turbine fell over multiple lanes of Interstate 70 near Hagerstown, Maryland, bringing traffic to a halt early Monday morning. Video shows the moment the blade separated from a

The blade of a wind turbine fell over multiple lanes of Interstate 70 near Hagerstown, Maryland, bringing traffic to a halt early Monday morning.

Video shows the moment the blade separated from a truck overnight. The headlights of several vehicles were seen as drivers moved to avoid the giant hunk of metal. No crashes or injuries were reported.

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The blade landed across one westbound lane, a grassy median and two eastbound lanes. The blade appeared to be near a truck. Traffic was blocked at exit 26 near the intersection with Interstate 81.

Crews were seen pulling the turbine back onto westbound lanes before a truck towed it away. The Maryland State Highway Administration said all lanes reopened later Monday morning.

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The administration said a truck had been carrying the blade.

Maryland State Police confirmed that a wind turbine blade is blocking the road. State police said there was no crash. News4 is working to learn how the turbine ended up on the interstate.