Trucker hauling batteries TRAPPED in cab following rollover crash on Maryland interstate

Trucker hauling batteries TRAPPED in cab following rollover crash on Maryland interstate
Published on April 9th, 2025 by Ashley Moore

A truck driver suffered injuries during a rollover crash on I-70 in Maryland on Tuesday.

First responders were alerted to a commercial vehicle crash on I-70 near Myersville, Maryland, shortly after 5 a.m. on April 8.

The Frederick News Post reports that the semi truck was hauling a load of solar array batteries eastbound on I-70 when the truck rolled over near Exit 42.

The truck driver was trapped inside of the cab and required extrication by crews from Frederick County (MD) Fire & Rescue.

The truck driver was hospitalized with non life-threatening injuries.

A hazmat team responded to the scene to help with batteries damaged in the crash.


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