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Construction worker hurt in crane collapse near Hagerstown in Washington County

All eastbound lanes were closed while the crane was removed. All lanes have since reopened.

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Drivers in Washington County were asked to avoid Interstate 70 near Crystal Falls Drive. A construction crane rollover closed all eastbound lanes around 9:30 a.m. Friday, according to Maryland State Police

Maryland State Police and the Maryland State Highway Administration worked to clear the scene for drivers, and investigate exactly what happened. A construction worker as taken to Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown for treatment of their injuries. Their current condition is not known.

Crews worked quickly to take the crane apart and move it off the road. By 1 p.m., all eastbound lanes were reopened, according to the Maryland State Highway Administration. The investigation into the cause of the rollover remains active and ongoing. Additional information has not yet been made public. 

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