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A tractor-trailer in Rockville, Maryland, rolled down a hill and nearly hit a three-story apartment building, causing a fuel spill of over 60 gallons of diesel and prompting hazmat response; authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.
AstraZeneca plans to invest $300 million in a new manufacturing facility in Rockville, Maryland, creating 150 new jobs and focusing initially on T-cell therapies for clinical trials. The facility is expected to be operational in 2026 and will receive a conditional loan from the state's department of commerce. This investment will further strengthen AstraZeneca's presence in Montgomery County, where it already has a large scientific campus.
A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 2.3 struck Rockville, Maryland, and was felt in surrounding counties and as far as West Virginia. Occurring overnight, there were no reports of damage or injuries. The quake was significantly weaker than the 2011 Virginia earthquake, which was a thousand times stronger. Residents shared their experiences on social media, with varied reactions to the event. Earthquakes in the Eastern U.S. are felt more widely due to the geological characteristics of the region.
Residents in Rockville, Maryland, experienced a 2.3 magnitude earthquake overnight, centered at Lakewood Country Club near Lakewood Elementary School. The quake, which occurred at 12:51 am with a depth of 15.3 kilometers, caused no reported damage or injuries. Earthquakes are rare in Maryland, though a similar event happened in Carroll County in 2022.
A minor 2.3 magnitude earthquake occurred early Tuesday morning, centered 3 kilometers west of Rockville, Maryland, and was felt across Montgomery County and parts of the DC region. Over 200 people reported experiencing the tremor, which was accompanied by a rumbling sound. The U.S. Geological Survey is collecting responses from those who felt the earthquake through a survey on their website.
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake occurred near Rockville, Maryland, with no reported damage or injuries. The quake happened early Tuesday morning and was felt by over 1,000 people, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
A minor 2.3 magnitude earthquake occurred in Rockville, Maryland, with over 1,000 reports from the surrounding areas, including Washington, D.C., and Virginia. No injuries or damage were reported, and such small quakes are not unusual for the region, with a history of seismic activity dating back to 1877.
A 2.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Rockville, Maryland, in the early hours of Tuesday, with residents reporting sounds and vibrations akin to a heavy truck passing or a low roar. The quake was minor, with no damage or injuries reported, but it was widely felt in Montgomery County and parts of Northern Virginia and D.C. The USGS received over 850 reports within an hour of the event, highlighting the community's surprise and uncertainty regarding the unusual seismic activity.
Homeowners in Rockville, Maryland, mistook a home invader for trick-or-treaters on Halloween night. The suspect allegedly forced his way inside after the homeowners opened the door. The homeowners were unharmed, and the suspect was apprehended and faces multiple charges. It is unclear if there is any prior connection between the homeowners and the suspect.
A house fire in Rockville, Montgomery County, was caused by a plastic bag full of discarded fireworks, resulting in $1.25 million in damage and displacing a family. The fireworks, purchased outside the county, ignited and spread to nearby shrubbery and the house. One firefighter sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and the fire did not affect neighboring homes. Possessing, selling, burning, or exploding fireworks is illegal in Montgomery County.
A pedestrian was fatally struck by two vehicles on southbound lanes of I-270 in Rockville, leading to the closure of the lanes. The incident caused significant traffic delays during the morning rush hour.