A tractor trailer crash on Route 32 in Finksburg resulted in traffic delays and extensive clean-up. Gamber & Community Fire Co. was alerted for the crash at 8:07 am on Friday, March 7. It was located in the southbound lane of Sykesville Road between Lemans Court and Bollinger Mill Road. No other vehicles were involved.
Units arrived and found a tractor trailer lying on its side with its load of bags of mulch spilled onto the shoulder and on a home's lawn. Chief 13-2, Shawn Chenoweth assumed command and requested Rescue Squad 12 from Sykesville and Carroll County Haz Mat 30 for a fuel leak.
One person was transported to the hospital after the crash. Gamber units remained on the scene for two hours before returning to the station.
Photos by Firefighter Brendan Gable
Units:
Engine 134, Ambulance 139, Duty 13
Mutual Aid:
Sykesville Rescue Squad 12, Carroll County Haz Mat 30, and Union Bridge Utility 8