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Crash on Route 702 in Essex Slowed Traffic Tuesday

One lane was closed near Interstate 695 for more than an hour Tuesday morning.

UPDATE (9:35 a.m.)—A crash in Essex shut down one lane of traffic on MD Route 702 on Tuesday for more than an hour during the morning rush.

According to the Maryland Department of Transportation, the single-vehicle collision was reported at 7:55 a.m.

As a result of the crash, authorities closed one of two northbound lanes and the shoulder on Route 702 near Interstate 695.

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The roadway was reopened as of 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.

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