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October 29, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Baby Girl Born on the Way to the Hospital in Sandy Spring

A pregnant woman on the way to the hospital gave birth to a baby girl on the side of the road in Sandy Spring around 8 a.m. today, according to a fire and rescue official. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the woman’s husband called 9-1-1 to report his wife was having serious contractions […]

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August 6, 2014 | Michelle Queen

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A Train Favorite (Video)

In this MyMCMedia Extra, BANTRAK’s Chris Hyland tells us his favorite train car at the Gaithersburg Community Museum is the Budd RDC. Take a look: Related:

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May 8, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Multi-Vehicle Accident in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police and fire rescue units responded to a multi-vehicle accident in the 2000 block of University Boulevard West around 9:30 p.m. on May 8 in Silver Spring. Fire Spokesperson Pete Piringer reported on his Twitter account that eight patients were transported to area hospitals with injuries, including one trauma patient. At this hour, […]

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April 30, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Water Rescues Underway in Montgomery County (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Montgomery County firefighters are responding to calls for help from several motorists whose cars are stranded in high waters from today’s flooding rains. Fire Spokesperson Pete Piringer reports rescues are underway at Burning Tree Road and Melody Lane, Bradley Boulevard and Fallen Oak Drive, Littleton Street and Bushey Drive, Democracy Boulevard and Fernwood Road, and […]

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April 17, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Fatal Car Accident

UPDATED Montgomery County police officers are investigating a fatal car accident on Darnestown Road near Martinsburg Road. At approximately 4:05 a.m., on April 17, officers responded to the 20200 block of Darnestown Road for the report of car collision from a driver passing through the area. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2002 Pontiac Sunfire […]

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February 22, 2014 | Staff Writer

Serious Collision on Southbound Route 29

This just in from Montgomery County police at 5 p.m. on Feb. 22: a serious collision southbound Route 29 between Briggs Chaney Road and the ICC. According to police, this is a five vehicle collision and three people have been transported with serious injuries. Police said only one lane is getting through southbound Route 29, […]

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October 28, 2013 | Staff Writer

Deer Mating Season: Drive Safely (Photos)

It’s deer mating season also known as the “rut.” That means drivers should keep a watchful eye for deer at dusk and dawn when they are most amorous.  Frisky, white-tailed deer will go to any length to mate, and that includes right into the path of your vehicle, AAA Mid-Atlantic warns.  Deer-vehicle crashes can be costly and […]

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October 21, 2013 | Staff Writer

Police Investigate Fatal Car Accident

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on October 11. Sixth District patrol officers responded to a personal injury collision at Clopper Road and Waring Station Road on Oct. 11 at 1:37 p.m.. Upon arrival, officers observed a 2008 Saturn, 2008 Acura, and 1994 Honda […]

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