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Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 61
Coverage period Monday, October 12, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

I-270 Rollover, Holling Dr — East Of Market Apartments Gas Odor and Multiple Roadway Incidents

Fire responses, rescues and roadway incidents from verified Frederick Scanner reports

Crews were called to MONOCACY RIVER near REICHS FORD RD at 12:57 p.m. for a reported river rescue. At 1:03 p.m., Training Battalion Chief 900 located the subject, does not appear to be in distress, near one of the strainers on the bridge pylon. At 1:10 p.m., Crews deploying assets to safely rescue stranded subject, establish downstream safety assets. At 1:16 p.m., Boat 28 launching with 3 personnel. BT29 launching as safety backup. At 1:20 p.m., Rescue Squad 2 reported entire tree floating downstream. TRNBC900 alerting Boats on the water to be aware of tree. At 1:21 p.m., Boat 28 made contact with stranded subject, has them safely on board, ferrying them to the right side of the River. At 1:22 p.m., Ambulance 339 began evaluating patient. TRNBC900 holding A339, PE311, R2, BT28, BT29. Other units in service. At 1:30 p.m., Training Battalion Chief 900 reported all Rescue Boats are off of the water. TRNBC900 reports the subject's camo kayak has continued to float downstream.

Crews were called to I-270 northbound near BENNETT CREEK in Urbana at 12:31 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident - rollover. At 12:39 a.m., C23-B confirmed vehicle is over the guardrail, occupants are out. MCA735, ASL31, TT23 and E231 remained on the call. Other responding units in service. At 12:51 a.m., Montgomery County Ambulance 735 began evaluating 2 patients, possible refusals.

Crews were called to I-270 northbound near Route 80 in Urbana at 5:22 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 5:30 a.m., Engine 231 reported secondary crash in the backup, no injuries. However, vehicles involved are in the roadway. E231 continuing to original dispatched location. At 5:35 a.m., Engine 231 arrived to find two vehicles involved. One patient for evaluation. A239 and E231 remained on the call. Other units in service. At 5:42 p.m., Ambulance 239 was transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to FHH.

Crews were called to 100 block WALKERS VILLAGE WAY — SAFEWAY in Walkersville at 12:12 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 12:16 p.m., Engine 111 arrived. 3 vehicles involved with fluid from the crash on the roadway. Engine 111 began checking on the occupants.

Crews were called to 100 block HOLLING DR — EAST OF MARKET APARTMENTS at 12:21 p.m. for a reported gas odor inside. At 12:24 p.m., Paramedic Engine 23 arrived at a 4-story apartment complex. Normal conditions. Paramedic Engine 23 began investigating. At 12:25 p.m., Paramedic Engine 23 made contact with the caller who stated they left the stove on all night, no pilot light (approx. 12-hrs). Occupant states they opened windows and evacuated. PE23 crew making entry to perform meter readings. BC902 on the scene, establishing command. At 12:28 p.m., Paramedic Engine 23 reported nominal meter readings in the affected apartment. Natural ventilation seems to have taken care of the odor. PE23 crew proceeding to hallway, as well as floor above / below to ascertain if there are residual readings. At 12:31 p.m., Paramedic Engine 23 reported negative meter readings in the hallway and floor above / below. Units clearing the scene.

Crews were called to MOUNTAINDALE RD near GAMBRILL PARK RD at 2:43 p.m. for a reported motorcycle accident. At 2:58 p.m., Engine 291 arrived. one down in the roadway. At 3:13 p.m., Medic 229 was transporting to Meritus Medical Center.

RIVER RESCUE, MONOCACY RIVER / REICHS FORD RD. Photo credit: Frederick Scanner Staff.
RIVER RESCUE, MONOCACY RIVER / REICHS FORD RD. Photo credit: Frederick Scanner Staff.

Crews were called to 100 block W. FREDERICK ST — WALKERSVILLE TOWN OFFICE at 3:00 p.m. for a reported pedestrian struck. At 3:21 p.m., Ambulance 169 was transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to the hospital.

Crews were called to MILL ST near MAIN ST in Libertytown at 6:17 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 6:19 p.m., Ambulance 179 arrived to find two vehicles involved. Ambulance 179 began checking on the occupants. At 6:36 p.m., Ambulance 179 was transporting one patient to the hospital.

Crews were called to RAMP S. JEFFERSON ST TO US/15NB RAMP in Frederick at 6:28 p.m. for a reported motorcycle accident. At 6:32 p.m., Rescue Squad 3 arrived. motorcycle and rider in the bed of a pickup truck. Assessing scene. At 6:39 p.m., C3-C requested MedEvac, will transport patient to Trooper 3’s hangar at Frederick Municipal Airport. At 6:43 p.m., C3-C updating Landing Zone (LZ) to Seventh Day Adventist Church on Jefferson Pike. At 6:56 p.m., Medic 37 was transporting patient to the LZ. At 6:59 p.m., Fire/Rescue units clearing the crash scene. At 7:10 p.m., Trooper 3 airborne, enroute to Shock Trauma.

Crews were called to US-15 northbound near W. PATRICK ST in Frederick at 7:30 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 7:34 p.m., Engine 33 arrived. 3 vehicle rear-end collision. Engine 33 began checking on the occupants. At 7:38 p.m., Engine 33 reported 2 occupants for evaluation; holding A179, A38, E33, E11. Other units in service. At 7:50 p.m., Engine 33 reported EMS obtained 2 patient refusals. Units clearing the scene.

Crews were called to 12300 block PLEASANT WALK RD in Wolfsville at 8:49 p.m. for a reported fuel spill. At 9:06 p.m., Engine 212 arrived. Engine 212 began investigating. At 9:19 p.m., Engine 212 mitigated the situation. E212 in service.

Frederick Scanner logged 31 incidents during the day, with 47 follow-up updates recorded. The busiest hour was 12:00 p.m., when 5 incidents were logged.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations214observed during the day
Peak traffic hour3 p.m.43 reports
Top corridorI-2708 reports
  • Congestion175
  • Crashes11
  • Closures9
  • Roadwork6
  • Disabled Vehicles5
  • Debris/Hazards2

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

Weather

Three-day forecast in Frederick

TUESDAY OCT 13
High 81° • Low 65°

Patchy fog before 10am. Sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 1 to 8 mph.

WEDNESDAY OCT 14
High 85° • Low 60°

Sunny, with a high near 85. West wind 2 to 6 mph.

Rain chance 10%
THURSDAY OCT 15
High 68° • Low 59°

A slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Rain chance 20%
National Weather Service
Road Watch

2 road closure updates

Since the previous Frederick Watch edition

NEWFrederick City

E ALL SAINTS ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. Washington Gas service installation lane and sidewalk closures

NEWFrederick City

E PATRICK ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. Davis Construction test pitting lane closures

ONGOINGFrederick City

BLOOMFIELD RD

Closed, all directions. All lanes closed. Construction. CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC. Road realignment. Detour in place.

Frederick County road closure data
Today in Frederick

3 things to know for Tuesday, Oct. 13

COUNTY6 PM

Council Workshop

Frederick County's Council Workshop meets at First Floor Hearing Room.

CITY4 PM

City Council Public Works Committee

The City of Frederick's City Council Public Works Committee meets at City Hall Boardroom, Channel 99, and watch online here..

CITY4:30 PM

CANCELED: Public Arts Commission Meeting

The City of Frederick's CANCELED: Public Arts Commission Meeting meets at Canceled on 10/13 due to lack of quorum..

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The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Monday, October 12. Excludes medical calls.

FIRE & RESCUE

House Fire

100 block TREVANION RD (TANEYTOWN)
UNITS: E61, TW6, EK64
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Rollover

I-270NB / BENNETT CREEK (URBANA)
UNITS: E231, A259, MCA735, ALS31, R3, TT23, TW735, C23-B, BC901, EMS901
12:38 am C23-B on the scene, vehicle over the guardrail on the right shoulder prior to Bennet Creek. C23-B establishing command.
12:39 am C23-B confirms vehicle is over the guardrail, occupants are out. Holding MCA735, ASL31, TT23, E231. Other responding units in service.
12:51 am MCA735 evaluating 2 patients, possible refusals.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

700 block E. PATRICK ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E33, TT4
2:33 am TT4 on the scene, 2-1/2 story multi-family dwelling. Nothing evident.
2:39 am TT4 reports an accidental alarm. System has been reset. Units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-270NB / RT80 (URBANA)
UNITS: A239, A259, E231, PE251, R3, TT23
5:28 am TT23 in the area, I-270NB prior to Bennett Creek, 2 vehicles on the left side of the travel lanes.
5:30 am E231 reports secondary crash in the backup, no injuries. However, vehicles involved are in the roadway. E231 continuing to original dispatched location.
5:35 am E231 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved. One patient for evaluation. Holding A239, E231. Other units in service.
5:42 pm A239 transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to FHH.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Atv Accident

100 block BROWN TRL
UNITS: TW6, A68, ALS30, E61
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

100 block WALKERS VILLAGE WAY — SAFEWAY (WALKERSVILLE)
UNITS: A248, E111, C24-B
12:16 pm E111 on scene, 3 vehicles involved with fluid from the crash on the roadway. Checking on occupants.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Elevator Malfunction

5300 block BALLENGER CREEK PIKE — TUSCARORA HIGH SCHOOL
UNITS: TW1, PE311
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Inside

100 block HOLLING DR — EAST OF MARKET APARTMENTS
UNITS: PE23, E33, R3, BC902
12:24 pm PE23 on the scene, 4-story apartment complex. Normal conditions. Investigating.
12:25 pm PE23 made contact with the caller who stated they left the stove on all night, no pilot light (approx. 12-hrs). Occupant states they opened windows and evacuated. PE23 crew making entry to perform meter readings. BC902 on the scene, establishing command.
12:28 pm PE23 reports nominal meter readings in the affected apartment. Natural ventilation seems to have taken care of the odor. PE23 crew proceeding to hallway, as well as floor above / below to ascertain if there are residual readings.
12:31 pm PE23 reports negative meter readings in the hallway and floor above / below. Units clearing the scene.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5900 block QUINN ORCHARD RD, Bldg: NORTH — LIVING ROOM — COUNTRY MEADOWS OF FREDERICK
UNITS: E331, TT4
12:57 pm E331 on the scene, 2-story nursing facility. Nothing evident. Investigating.
1:00 pm E331 investigated, no hazards present. Holding E331 to reset the alarm system.
PUBLIC SAFETY

River Rescue

MONOCACY RIVER / REICHS FORD RD
UNITS: E33, PE311, R3, R2, TR29, BT29, U29, BT28, U28, LCSW610, A339, A38, ALS4, TRNBC900, BC901, SAF901, EMS902, TRPR3
12:59 pm TRNBC900 on the scene, establishing command.
1:03 pm TRNBC900 has visual of the subject, does not appear to be in distress, near one of the strainers on the bridge pylon.
1:10 pm Crews deploying assets to safely rescue stranded subject, establish downstream safety assets.
1:16 pm BT28 launching with 3 personnel. BT29 launching as safety backup.
1:20 pm R2 reports entire tree floating downstream. TRNBC900 alerting Boats on the water to be aware of tree.
1:21 pm BT28 made contact with stranded subject, has them safely on board, ferrying them to the right side of the River.
1:22 pm A339 evaluating patient. TRNBC900 holding A339, PE311, R2, BT28, BT29. Other units in service.
1:30 pm TRNBC900 reports all Rescue Boats are off of the water. TRNBC900 reports the subject's camo kayak has continued to float downstream.
FIRE & RESCUE

Commercial Vehicle Fire

I-70EB / RT17 (MYERSVILLE)
UNITS: E82, RE74
1:43 pm E82 on the scene, just east of Rte. 17 on I-70EB. No visible fire. Investigating.
FIRE & RESCUE

House Fire

300 block E SKYLINE DR
UNITS: T5
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Motorcycle Accident

MOUNTAINDALE RD / GAMBRILL PARK RD
UNITS: A229, ALS29, E291, R24, R2, E221, EMS901
2:58 pm E291 on the scene, one down in the roadway.
3:00 pm E291 holding A229, ALS29, E291. Other units in service.
3:13 pm M229 transporting to Meritus Medical Center.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Pedestrian Struck - Als

100 block W. FREDERICK ST — WALKERSVILLE TOWN OFFICE
UNITS: A249, A169, ALS17, PE311, E111, C11, EMS900
3:04 pm E111 on the scene, checking on pedestrian.
3:21 pm A169 transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to the hospital.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Rollover

I-270NB / BAKER VALLEY RD
UNITS: A239, A318, ALS23, R3, E231, PE311, BC901, EMS901, TT23
ALARMS

Fire Alarm Specify

11100 block HESSONG BRIDGE RD — LEWISTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
UNITS: PE102, E221
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

MILL ST / MAIN ST (LIBERTYTOWN)
UNITS: A179, RE171
6:19 pm A179 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved. Checking on occupants.
6:21 pm C17 on the scene.
6:36 pm A179 transporting one patient to the hospital.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Motorcycle Accident

RAMP S. JEFFERSON ST TO US/15NB RAMP (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A37, PE23, R3, E33, EMS901, C3-C
6:32 pm R3 on the scene, motorcycle and rider in the bed of a pickup truck. Assessing scene.
6:38 pm C3-C on scene, establishing command.
6:39 pm C3-C requesting MedEvac, will transport patient to Trooper 3’s hangar at Frederick Municipal Airport.
6:43 pm C3-C updating Landing Zone (LZ) to Seventh Day Adventist Church on Jefferson Pike.
6:56 pm M37 transporting patient to the LZ.
6:59 pm Fire/Rescue units clearing the crash scene.
7:10 pm Trooper 3 airborne, enroute to Shock Trauma.
FIRE & RESCUE

Outside Fire

I-70EB / I-270 (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E11, E33
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

US-15NB / W. PATRICK ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A38, A179, ALS4, R3, E33, E11, EMS901
7:34 pm E33 on the scene, 3 vehicle rear-end collision. Checking on occupants.
7:38 pm E33 reports 2 occupants for evaluation; holding A179, A38, E33, E11. Other units in service.
7:50 pm E33 reports EMS obtained 2 patient refusals. Units clearing the scene.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Fuel Spill

12300 block PLEASANT WALK RD (WOLFSVILLE)
UNITS: E82, E212
9:06 pm E212 on the scene, investigating.
9:19 pm E212 mitigated the situation. E212 in service.
FIRE & RESCUE

Outside Fire

7000 block RIDGE RD (BRADDOCK HEIGHTS)
UNITS: E121
9:50 pm E121 on the scene, investigating.
9:54 pm E121 reports recreational campfire to the rear of the residence. No hazards. E121 in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Elevator Malfunction

900 block W. PATRICK ST — MOTEL 6 (FREDERICK)
UNITS: TW1
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
MON Oct 12 🌤️ 73° / 52° Partly Cloudy ISSUE DAY
TUE Oct 13 🌫️ 81° / 65° Patchy Fog then Sunny 4% precip
WED Oct 14 ☀️ 85° / 60° Sunny 22% precip
THU Oct 15 🌧️ 68° / 59° Slight Chance Rain Showers 52% precip
FRI Oct 16 🌧️ 76° / 45° Chance Rain Showers 52% precip
SAT Oct 17 🌤️ 56° / 36° Mostly Sunny 6% precip
SUN Oct 18 ☀️ 59° / 40° Sunny 2% precip
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