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Thursday, September 17, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 35
Coverage period Wednesday, September 16, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

I-70 Rollover, Amelano Drive Gas Odor and Multiple Roadway Incidents

A roundup of verified incidents recorded by Frederick Scanner during the day's dispatch activity

Crews were dispatched to LIBERTY RD near CLEMSONVILLE RD in Unionville at 12:36 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident - entrapment. Responding units included Ambulance A179, Carroll County Medic CCM149, Advanced Life Support ALS17, CCR8, Engine E172, C17, Battalion Chief BC901 and EMS Supervisor EMS902. At 12:39 p.m., C17 arrived to find two vehicles involved. C17 established command. At 12:40 p.m., confirms no entrapment; 2 patients for evaluation. C17 requested additional ambulance.

At 2:59 p.m., crews were called to I-70 eastbound near WEIGH STATION in New Market for a reported vehicle accident - rollover. Responding units included Ambulance A158, Carroll County Medic CCM18, Paramedic Engine PE251, Rescue Squad R15, Engine E152, CCR1, Battalion Chief BC901 and EMS Supervisor EMS902. At 3:05 p.m., Rescue Squad R15 arrived. 2 vehicles involved at the entrance lane to the truck weigh station. Occupants still inside. At 3:07 p.m., reports no entrapment, single occupant for evaluation.

A reported vehicle accident - rollover brought crews to RT340WB near MOUNT ZION RD at 12:57 p.m. Responding units included Ambulance A19, Ambulance A196, Advanced Life Support ALS4, Rescue Squad R3, Engine E31, Engine E201, Battalion Chief BC903 and EMS Supervisor EMS901. At 1:00 p.m., RM2 arrived. one vehicle on its side. The occupants were outside. 3 possible patients for evaluation. At 1:02 p.m., EMS Supervisor EMS901 arrived. reports truck on its side blocking both travel lanes. EMS Supervisor EMS901 established command.

Crews were dispatched to 6800 block AMELANO DR at 11:54 a.m. for a reported gas odor inside. Responding units included Engine E23, Tower TW1, Engine Tanker EK224, Engine Tanker EK114, Hazmat HM33, HMSU33 and Battalion Chief BC902. At 12:06 a.m., Tower TW1 made contact with the homeowner who reports an odor of oil. TW1 investigating possible leaking tank in basement. At 12:03 p.m., Tower TW1 arrived. single story residential. Tower TW1 found nothing evident. Tower TW1 began investigating.

At 5:06 p.m., crews were called to 15300 block SABILLASVILLE RD in Thurmont for a reported motorcycle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A69, Advanced Life Support ALS30, Paramedic Engine PE102, Tower TW6 and EMS Supervisor EMS902. At 5:11 p.m., Rescue Squad R10 arrived. motorcycle off to roadway. Checking on rider. At 5:17 p.m., Rescue Squad R10 requested MedEvac for Priority 2/B patient. Landing Zone (LZ) planned for Thurmont Carnival Grounds.

VEHICLE ACCIDENT - ROLLOVER, I-70EB / WEIGH STATION (NEW MARKET). Photo credit: Maryland Department of Transportation, and The Frederick Scanner Staff.
VEHICLE ACCIDENT - ROLLOVER, I-70EB / WEIGH STATION (NEW MARKET). Photo credit: Maryland Department of Transportation, and The Frederick Scanner Staff.

A reported odor of smoke inside brought crews to 1200 block GREYLOCK LN — SYCAMORE RIDGE at 10:53 p.m. Responding units included Engine E11, Engine E121, Truck T50, Tanker K7 and Engine Tanker EK114. At 10:59 p.m., Engine 11 to Frederick, place Tanker 7 and Engine Tanker 114 in service; area has hydrants. At 11:00 p.m., Engine 11 on scene, investigating, nothing evident.

Crews were dispatched to 7100 block LADD CIR in Frederick Villas Apartments at 11:19 a.m. for a reported unknown odor inside. Responding units included Engine E31, Engine E23 and Tower TW23. At 11:25 a.m., Engine E31 arrived at a 3-story middle of the row townhouse and found nothing evident. Engine E31 began investigating. At 11:27 a.m., investigating a report of an unknown odor in the basement of the dispatched address. Neighboring address reporting the same. E31 investigating dispatched address; TW23 investigating adjacent address.

At 5:05 a.m., crews were called to MANOR WOODS RD near RAILROAD XING in Buckeystown for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A148 and Rescue Squad R14. At 5:08 a.m., dispatchers advised responding crews that caller states the vehicle is stuck on the RR tracks. Frederick ECC is contacting CSX to halt train traffic. At 5:11 a.m., Ambulance A148 arrived. Ambulance A148 confirmed that vehicle on the tracks, occupant still inside.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations258observed during the day
Peak traffic hour2 p.m.48 reports
Top corridorI-707 reports
  • Congestion229
  • Crashes14
  • Disabled Vehicles6
  • Closures4
  • Debris/Hazards1

Sources: TomTom and MDOT CHART. Observations may be incomplete, duplicated or imprecise.

Weather

Today and tomorrow in Frederick

THURSDAY SEP 17
High 88° • Low 70°

A chance of rain showers between 9am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Rain chance 60%
FRIDAY SEP 18
High 84° • Low 58°

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 3 to 8 mph.

Rain chance 10%
National Weather Service
Road Watch

3 road closure updates

Since the previous Frederick Watch edition

CLEAREDFrederick City

E PATRICK ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. All lanes closed. Wire(s).

CLEAREDFrederick City

HIGHLAND ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. All lanes closed. Other.

CLEAREDFrederick City

MONROE AVE

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Wire(s).

Frederick County road closure data
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Public Safety
Thursday, September 17, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Page 2
Covering Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Wednesday, September 16. Excludes medical calls.

PUBLIC SAFETY

Stabbing - Als

WAVERLEY DR / SHOOKSTOWN RD
UNITS: A19, ALS4, E11, BC903, EMS902
1:21 am Frederick ECC advises responding units that FPD could not locate anything. All units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

CRESTWOOD BLVD / FELLINGWOOD DR
UNITS: A318, PE311
4:39 am A318 obtained patient refusal. Units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

MANOR WOODS RD / RAILROAD XING (BUCKEYSTOWN)
UNITS: A148, R14
5:08 am Frederick ECC advises responding units that caller states the vehicle is stuck on the RR tracks. Frederick ECC is contacting CSX to halt train traffic.
5:11 am A148 on the scene, confirming vehicle on the tracks, occupant still inside.
5:14 am A148 evaluating one patient.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

2400 block PLEASANT VIEW RD — SHORESH DAY CAMP
UNITS: E141, TW23
6:31 am E141 on the scene, single-story cabin. Nothing evident.
6:42 am E141 reports a faulty activation. E141 in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

RT355 / BIG WOODS RD (URBANA)
UNITS: A239, E231
7:00 am A239 on the scene, one vehicle off the roadway. Checking on occupant(s).
7:02 am E231 on scene, reports passenger vehicle vs dump truck on Dr. Perry Rd.
7:14 am A239 transporting one patient to the hospital.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

1000 block W. PATRICK ST — FREDERICK COUNTY SQUARE
UNITS: E11, TT4
7:36 am E11 on scene, normal conditions. Investigating.
7:38 am E11 reports no hazards present. Units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

LIBERTY RD / LATHAM DR
UNITS: A247, E111, C11-F
9:45 am A247 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved. Checking on occupants.
10:01 am A247 transporting Pri. 3 to FHH.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Unknown Odor Inside

7100 block LADD CIR (FREDERICK VILLAS APARTMENTS)
UNITS: E31, E23, TW23
11:25 am E31 on the scene, 3-story middle of the row townhouse. Nothing evident. Investigating.
11:27 am E31 investigating a report of an unknown odor in the basement of the dispatched address. Neighboring address reporting the same. E31 investigating dispatched address; TW23 investigating adjacent address.
11:39 am E31 reports original dispatched address as well as adjacent locations have been metered, nothing found. Units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Inside

6800 block AMELANO DR
UNITS: E23, TW1, EK224, EK114, HM33, HMSU33, BC902
12:06 am TW1 made contact with the homeowner who reports an odor of oil. TW1 investigating possible leaking tank in basement.
12:03 pm TW1 on the scene, single story residential. Nothing evident. Investigating.
12:08 pm TW1 confirms an approx. 275-gallon tank leaking oil in basement. Investigating methods to contain leak.
12:09 pm BC902 on scene, establishing common
12:16 pm TW1 estimates approx. 50-gallons remaining in the tank. BC902 requesting HazMat resource to pump-off remaining oil.
12:57 pm HM33, HMSU33 preparing to pump-off remaining oil from the tank.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Entrapment

LIBERTY RD / CLEMSONVILLE RD (UNIONVILLE)
UNITS: A179, CCM149, ALS17, CCR8, E172, C17, BC901, EMS902
12:39 pm C17 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved. Establishing command.
12:40 pm C17 confirms no entrapment; 2 patients for evaluation. Requesting additional ambulance.
1:04 pm CCM149 transporting Pri. 2 patient to Sinai hospital.
1:08 pm M179 transporting Pri. 2 patient to Sinai Hospital. Remaining Fire/Rescue units clearing the scene.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

1700 block N. MARKET ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E31, TT4
12:55 pm Frederick ECC advises responding units that the proper alarm passcode was received. Units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Rollover

RT340WB / MOUNT ZION RD
UNITS: A19, A196, ALS4, R3, E31, E201, BC903, EMS901
1:00 pm RM2 on the scene, one vehicle on its side. Occupants are out. 3 possible patients for evaluation.
1:02 pm EMS901 on the scene, reports truck on its side blocking both travel lanes. Establishing command.
1:03 pm EMS901 reports no entrapment. 2 patients for evaluation.
1:06 pm EMS901 holding A19, ALS4, E31, E201. Other units in service.
1:16 pm Left lane reopening.
1:22 pm M19 transporting to the hospital.
WEATHER & UTILITIES

Wires Down Or Arcing

RT355 / FIRE TOWER RD (HYATTSTOWN)
UNITS: E231
2:41 pm E231 in the area, reports no wires down at the dispatched location. E231 reports incident appears to be closer to Rte. 109. Montgomery County units are handling the incident. E231 in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Rollover

I-70EB / WEIGH STATION (NEW MARKET)
UNITS: A158, CCM18, PE251, R15, E152, CCR1, BC901, EMS902
3:05 pm R15 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved at the entrance lane to the truck weigh station. Occupants still inside.
3:07 pm R15 reports no entrapment, single occupant for evaluation.
3:09 pm BC901 on scene, holding A158, CCM18, R15, E152. Other responding units in service.
3:23 pm A158 obtained a patient refusal. Units clearing the scene when ready.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

NEW DESIGN RD / CORPORATE DR
UNITS: A319, E31
3:26 pm A319 on the scene, placing E31 in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Police On Scene

I-70WB / 68 MM (MT. AIRY)
UNITS: CCM18, CCR1
4:05 pm CCM18, CCR1 on the scene, checking on occupant(s).
4:09 pm CCM18 evaluating one patient.
4:16 pm CCM18 obtained patient refusal.
FIRE & RESCUE

Commercial Vehicle Fire

4700 block YARD WASTE CT — COUNTY LANDFILL TRANSFER STATION
UNITS: E331, E31, K33
4:33 pm E331 on the scene, investigating.
4:35 pm E331 reports overheated brakes. All units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE / ROSEBUD CT (MIDDLETOWN)
UNITS: A129, E121
4:55 pm A129 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved. Checking on occupant(s).
5:03 pm A129 transporting Pri. 3 patient to the hospital.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Motorcycle Accident

15300 block SABILLASVILLE RD (THURMONT)
UNITS: A69, ALS30, PE102, TW6, EMS902
5:11 pm R10 on the scene, motorcycle off to roadway. Checking on rider.
5:17 pm R10 requesting MedEvac for Pri. 2/B patient. Landing Zone (LZ) planned for Thurmont Carnival Grounds.
5:21 pm BC902 on scene, establishing command.
5:31 pm M69 transporting patient to the LZ.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Inside

2000 block YELLOW SPRINGS RD — ROYAL FARMS (YELLOW SPRINGS)
UNITS: E11, E501, T50
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5900 block EDENTON CT — ORCHARD TERRACE AT EDENTON
UNITS: PE311, TT4
10:22 pm PE311 on the scene of a 2-story nursing facility. Active alarm. Investigating.
10:27 pm PE311 investigated, no hazards present.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5900 block GENESIS LN — EDENTON RETIREMENT MANOR HOUSE
UNITS: E31, TW1
PUBLIC SAFETY

Odor Of Smoke Inside

1200 block GREYLOCK LN — SYCAMORE RIDGE
UNITS: E11, E121, T50, K7, EK114
10:59 pm Engine 11 to Frederick, place Tanker 7 and Engine Tanker 114 in service; area has hydrants.
11:00 pm Engine 11 on scene, investigating, nothing evident.
11:05 pm Engine 11 to Units Responding, investigating an odor coming from washer and drying. Engine 121 and Truck 50 to stage with their units.
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
WED Sep 16 ☀️ 85° / 66° Sunny ISSUE DAY
THU Sep 17 ⛈️ 88° / 70° Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 65% precip
FRI Sep 18 🌤️ 84° / 58° Mostly Sunny 10% precip
SAT Sep 19 🌤️ 81° / 65° Mostly Sunny 17% precip
SUN Sep 20 ⛈️ 83° / 63° Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 66% precip
MON Sep 21 🌧️ 74° / 62° Chance Rain Showers 48% precip
TUE Sep 22 🌧️ 72° / 60° Chance Rain Showers 46% precip
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