Washington, DC (July 4, 2025) — Ahead of the busy Fourth of July weekend, a multi-vehicle collision left seven people injured Thursday evening along U.S. Highway 50 at John Hanson Highway.

According to reports, the crash occurred as travelers crowded the highway just before the holiday. Prince George’s County Fire Department confirmed that one victim had to be extricated from their vehicle by rescue crews. Two people are reported to be in critical condition, while four others suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries.

Emergency responders transported all seven victims to nearby hospitals for further treatment. As of 7:45 p.m., all westbound lanes on U.S. Highway 50 remained closed while crews cleared the scene and conducted an investigation. Eastbound lanes, which were also affected, have since reopened to traffic.

The ramp from Baltimore-Washington Parkway southbound to U.S. Highway 50 is currently blocked, but local authorities have set up a detour to ease congestion. The cause of the crash has not yet been determined, and the investigation remains ongoing.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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