Chesapeake Bay Bridge Lanes Reopened After Crash, Several Injured

MARYLAND — A crash involving multiple vehicles on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on Saturday snarled traffic and closed multiple lanes, according to state transportation authorities.

After closing for several hours, all westbound lanes of the heavily traveled U.S. 50 Bay Bridge reopened shortly before 2 p.m., according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.

Earlier in the day, motorists were told they should expect “major delays” after MDTA closed all westbound lanes following the crash. To mitigate delays, officials said eastbound and westbound traffic alternated turns on the eastbound bridge as authorities worked to clear the crash.

Several people were taken to the hospital, authorities told The Associated Press. It’s unclear how many people were injured, how many cars were involved and what caused the crash.

Also known as the William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bridge, the bridge crosses the Chesapeake Bay and connects Maryland’s Eastern Shore and several metropolitan areas including Baltimore, Annapolis and Washington.

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