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Encinitas
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Overturned Semi Shuts Down Most Southbound I-5 Lanes In Encinitas

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (104+ words) Patch ENCINITAS, CA — An overturned semi-truck shut down most southbound lanes of Interstate 5 in Encinitas Tuesday morning, backing up traffic for miles, authorities said. The truck overturned near Encinitas Boulevard, leaving only the HOV lane open as crews worked to…...

Germantown
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Vehicle Fire Temporarily Snarls I-270 Traffic Near Germantown

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (91+ words) GERMANTOWN, MD — A vehicle fire that broke out Monday on Interstate 270 prompted serious traffic delays for afternoon commuters. The fire was reported before 3 p.m. near the Germantown Road exit on the southbound I-270 lanes. Officials did not say what caused…...