Overturned Ammonium Nitrate Truck Causes I-81 Closure in Maryland

A tanker truck carrying ammonium nitrate overturned on the southbound side of Interstate 81 in Hagerstown, Maryland, causing the evacuation of businesses within 1,500 feet of the scene. No one was hurt in the incident, but concerns about the compound's explosive potential led to the evacuation. The northbound lanes have since reopened, but the southbound side remains closed, with detours in place. Drivers are advised to avoid the area.