Two Injured in Serious Crash at Route 50 and 404 Intersection in Wye Mills

Photo credit: Maryland Department of Environment

​Two drivers were injured Friday morning in a serious crash involving a dump truck and a tractor-trailer at the intersection of Routes 50 and 404 in Wye Mills, according to Maryland State Police.

Troopers responded to the crash around 8:50 a.m.

Investigators say a preliminary investigation found the tractor-trailer was traveling westbound and attempting to turn left onto Wye Mills Road when it was struck by an eastbound dump truck.

Both drivers were flown to a local trauma center for treatment. Police said neither vehicle had passengers. Their conditions have not been released.

The crash caused major traffic delays for several hours as Route 50 was shut down in both directions and detours were put in place.

The dump truck, which was carrying asphalt, overturned during the crash. The Maryland Department of the Environment responded to help contain spilled fuel and protect nearby storm drains.

By Friday afternoon, all eastbound lanes had reopened along with one westbound lane.

The crash remains under investigation.