1 person dead, 6 injured after accident on the Capital Beltway, all lanes closed before Georgia Avenue

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One person was killed in a three-vehicle crash on the inner loop of the Capital Beltway near Georgia Avenue in Montgomery County, Maryland, causing significant delays during rush hour traffic Wednesday morning.

According to the Montgomery County Fire and Emergency Services, seven people were involved in the accident, which occurred around 3 a.m. One person was ejected from a vehicle and another was trapped.

Six people were taken to local hospitals, two of whom had serious injuries.

All lanes of the inner loop remain closed in the accident area, emergency crews are diverting southbound traffic onto Georgia Avenue.

The Maryland State Highway Administration advises drivers to plan an alternate travel route while the investigation is ongoing.

WMATA also advises commuters that the accident also caused delays to the Red Line shuttle buses that run to the end of the Red Line between Takoma and Glenmont stations during construction in the summer.

Below you will find a map showing the approximate crash location.

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