Explosion injures several people at MDot Headquarters

Truck26

Member
May 21, 2010
446
NYC
HANOVER, Md. - Sources tell ABC2News.com that several people have been injured after an explosion at the Maryland Department of Transportation Headquarters in Anne Arundel County. Sources also say it may have been an improvised explosive device.


It happened just after 1pm Thursday afternoon. ABC2 News reporter, Don Harrison, is at the scene where fire crews are treating those who were hurt.


Hazardous Materials units are also at the scene along with K-9 units. Authorities are working to set up a mobile command


Authorities have not released any more information.


2nd explosion reported at government building. Breaking news out of Annapolis now where a second explosion has been reported.


According to the Associated Press officials say two packages have exploded today in two state government buildings.


The Annaplis Capital reports the explosions occurred Thursday afternoon at the Jeffrey Building on Francis Street in downtown


Annapolis and another at the Maryland Department of Transportation building in Hanover.


The was no word on whether there were injuries


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dustymedic

Member
May 21, 2010
633
Columbus,OH
Someone not happy about snow removal??
 

Doug

Member
May 23, 2010
1,151
Maryland
dustymedic said:
Someone not happy about snow removal??

It's been pretty pathetic for snow fall this year (much to my dismay). These incidents are way too close to home for comfort, especially the MDOT incident.
 

BigWil

Member
May 22, 2010
1,187
Ontario
I remember it like it was yesterday...I think I still have pics, too.
 

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